What was your Dad like? Was it something special to be at home with him, or was it something you barely lived through? Or ... was he just not there, whether physically or emotionally?
2006-10-21 18:11:56 · 28 answers · asked by malrog1 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Both...the only real bad times as a kid was there was alot of "my way or no way". He is retired military. Outside of that he was/is a great dad. Too bad I didn't see that till I was a parent myself.
2006-10-23 00:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barely survived birth father. Went crazy after WWII and was horribly abusive until his death when I was 5. But my step dad was great. Loved taking care of others. Was a little crotchety, but for understandable reasons. Could talk to him about everything and even if he didn't agree, he was always very loving. Felt like I lost my best friend when he died from lung cancer. Some people are just angels whether in human form or in memory.
2006-10-21 18:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by kim b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dad was Vietnamese. He was raised so differently from my white mother. I remember my dad working a lot when I was younger. He drank and was violent. But from probably ninth grade, I remember him being depressed most of the time. He was diagnosed with HEP C in 1998 I think and did a complete turn around. He went to my school plays, talked to me, and had an interest in my life. Before he was diagnosed all I heard was do good in school, be able to support yourself, don't depend on anyone. He wasn't ever really there emotionally. My mom was. I think it had to do with his morals when he was raised. Dads didn't show affection with hugs or kisses or anything like that. So every hug or kiss I got from him I remember. Like my graduation, when he left to go visit his family in Vietnam, when I left for college. They were the only thing I ever wanted from him. My dad made sure I had everything I needed or wanted. He was always in the background though. My mom was the front person. She dealt with us kids hands on. I have a great respect for my father. He might not have been the best or did everything other dads do but he raised me right. My dad was my world even though he wasn't actively involved in my life. When my dad died June of 2002 I was lost for 6 months to a year because everything I did, I did to make him happy. So even though it's kinda choppy and I jumped around alot, that's my dad.
2006-10-21 20:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by Tara C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've recently moved back home with my father and sister because my Mum's passed away, and it's like nothing really changed. He's still the strong, silent man I grew up with, although it's funny watching him worry over new furniture and curtains for my new bedroom. A lot of my friends, and my boyfriend, comment that my dad seems very stand-offish and quiet, but you just have to know how to read him. My dad's always been there for me, all I had to do is say help and he would, but he's not the sort of person who you could have hour long chats with over a cuppa.
2006-10-22 00:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by arcanehex 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dad is definitely a bad memory. He used to mark on the calendar when he was going to beat me for something I did wrong. It could be several days or weeks later. I was just about 5 years old and didn't realize this was sick behavior. All the years he physically abused me, I thought it was normal so I didn't ask for help from my teachers or relatives. They didn't know his dark side. I'm not a victim anymore. I've forgiven him and I survived somehow. He died several years ago. Today, I'm a normal happy person, although I'll never forget those years of torture.....)(
2006-10-21 18:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have wonderful memories of my dad. He passed away in 2002 and I miss him allot. He was always the one to be the first to wish you Happy Birthday. When me and my mom or me and my sister got into it, he would always call and talk to me. He didn't really take sides but he made you feel like he was on your side. He would make it all better. I remember when I was about 4 years old and he was racing me home from the store, most dad's would have let their daughter win, not my dad, he won!! And laughed and laughed when I told him he was suppose to let me win 'cause I was a baby. I remember when I was in girl scouts and he had to drive 25 to 30 miles to come pick me up at 3am because the other girls scared me talking about big foot! I thought Big foot was outside. He didn't laugh at me, it didn't seem to bother him that he had to get up in the middle of the night and drive across town to pick me up because I thought Big Foot was looking in the cabin windows. I could go on forever. The bottom line is I knew my dad loved me unconditionally and would do anything in this world for me. I knew he was devoted to me, my sister and my mom.
2006-10-21 18:27:08 · answer #6 · answered by buckking_99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont have a single bad memory about my Dad. He was a fun and kind. He didn't express love very well, but most men of his generation don't.
He has been gone 10 years now and I miss him so much.
2006-10-21 18:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by eddie9551 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WOW!! I would have to say that my dad is my hero. He was there physically and emotionally. Sometimes we have a guys night out and we go to games or we go camping. We spend time playing football or baseball. Sometimes we play basketball. he is the one who motivated me in playing sports. He's also the one who taught me about respect and responsibility. He's taught me about so much that I feel great when I'm around him. Well that's pretty much about him and me. Well anyways thanks for making me actually smile since I haven't smiled in a long time. Good memories......
peace out!
2006-10-21 19:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by what_it_do? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
perfect - I made a good new buddy, Leonella - January. severe college - Septermber. Met my Dad after 13 years - June. were given a doggy - April. mom dated my bestguyfriends Dad - November. commencement - June were given over the guy i have beloved for 3 years - August! Worst - were given right into a wrestle with bestfriends boyfriend and very nearly screwed all of it up - November mom and Bf broke up. mom Depressed - December had to furnish doggy away - August said mom & Dad scuffling with daily - June severe college - September lost a buddy - September shifting right into a huge kinfolk wrestle with my uncle and having to locate a sparkling position ( solid AND undesirable. ) - December. Loosing the biggest guy to me - January. =]
2016-12-05 02:25:59 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough memories to call them good or bad. My Dad has always 'sort of' been there, but he's never quite figured out that the most important thing is "presence", not "presents".
2006-10-21 18:14:18 · answer #10 · answered by Olivia B 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋