A Father and the Role

I was able to analyze and ponder the text of Kate Fogarty and Garret F. Evans entitled “The Common Roles of Fathers: The Five Ps.”

 

In this text, they speak of exactly what it is entitled. They state that “Fathers' efforts

can be labeled according to the ‘Five Ps’: Participator / Problem-solver, Playmate, Principal Guide, Provider, [and] Prepare.”

 

I wanted to also share my thoughts regarding the Five Ps.

 

Participator / Problem Solver:

            There are many issues that children will face as they grow up. While minor or major, they may not have the biggest capacity of knowledge to be able to solve their problems. A father, with many experiences in his lifetime, should be willing to share and resolve issues that a child may come to face. They should also allow the children to learn from any solutions to problems. Doing so allows the child to prepare the child for what is to come in the near future. There will come a time where the father, or anyone else reliable, may not be present to solve the children’s problem. Setting the example for the child allows them to solve their issues in the near future.

 

Playmate:

            Children need someone to bond with, in order to not feel lonely. As a playmate, a father is able to make a child happy while also creating a strong bond with the child. This strengthened relationship allows for other elements to expand, such as trust and familiarity.

 

Principal Guide:

            Children are reliant on others to make decisions for them. They need someone to look to for a choice and/or a confirmation. Fathers are a great person to look up to. Just as with both parents, the father has gained an experience and knowledge that they should be willing to use to guide their children towards success.

 

Provider:

            The world demands many things from all human beings. Children are just not capable of supplying many of such things to themselves. That is why a father should take the role of being a provider to the family. They can provide elements such as an income, shelter, food, water, an education, and much more. When the necessities are provided, it allows the child to continue to grow comfortably, focusing on development rather than the issues to come.

 

Prepare:

            The future is bright for a child. There is so much potential that a child has. The question is: “What should a child do?” Fathers can seek to prepare the child for the future life ahead of them. They can teach them regarding past experiences. They can prepare them for special events such as obtaining an education. Ultimately, the father should be there for the child. They should provide a love for them and have prepared a path for the child to succeed and obtain what they desire.

 

Fathers play a special role in the family. They have the ability to greatly impact he life of their family. This includes all children. I have personally discovered different types of fathers around various regions of the world. Cultures can significantly impact how a father cares for their children. Different lifestyles call for different necessities. I was saddened to see a number of fathers stray away from the lives of their children. While it may or may not be by choice, the distance created by the two can have a significant impact on the relationship of the two. I desire that all families are close and happy with each other! This is why when I was able to also see the dedication that one father can have towards being there for their children, it puts a smile on my face. The smiles in their faces, being grateful for the family that they have, puts a bug smile on my face. I have also seen children grow to become very successful. They share their love for their family, including their father.

 

I desire the best relationship between a child and their father.