would you capitalize MY Dad??

Question

sons homework one more question do you capitalize dad when saying My Dad

not the My the Dad part is what I want to know

Answer 1

When "dad" is a direct substitute for his name, capitalize, just like you would a name.

I told Dad we'd be late. Hey, Dad's on the phone. Who's seen Dad's glasses?

I told Tom we'd be late. Hey, Tom's on the phone. Who's seen Tom's glasses?

When it's a referent to the man's relationship to you (or someone else), don't capitalize.

I told my dad we'd be late. Hey, your dad's on the phone. Who's seen his dad's glasses?

I told my friend we'd be late. Hey, your secret admirer's on the phone. Who's seen his boss' glasses?

Answer 2

When you speak about a parent, "dad" and "mom" aren't capitalized. When you speak to them and use them like a proper noun, they are capitalized. For example, the beginning of a letter to your parents, or when the letter is closed.
Dear Mom and Dad......
See you soon, love, Mom.

Answer 3

No, unless the "my" is the first word of the sentence.

As for just dad. You would NOT capitalize it.

My dad is a good man.

Answer 4

If you are writing it about any dad, its not capitalized but if its like my dad, robert then its capitalized

Answer 5

nope, just "my dad". if you were going to write Dad, then capitalize.