10 Reasons Being A Dad Rocks

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Being a dad is pretty damn cool - most of the time anyways. There is something special about the bond between a father and his child that can sometimes be lost in the hectic world of work and every day life.

Just when you start to lose sight of this bond, you’ll share a moment with your child where you realize just how much it rocks to be a dad. Times like these are something extra special, life-changing perhaps.

1. You get to be there for your child as they conquer their fears.

Conquer Your Fears
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2. You get to teach your child the value of a hard day’s work.

Hard Days Work
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3. You get to share the power of a hug - in both good and bad times.

Power of a Hug
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4. You get to act like a kid and play, play, play.

Be a Kid
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5. You get to show your child that they are important to you.

Important
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6. You get to help your child reach new heights.

Reach New Heights
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7. You get to be a role model - whether you see it or not, your child is watching and learning.

Role Model
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8. You get to show your child that anything is possible as long as you try your hardest.

Anything is Possible
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9. You get to see your child experience something for the first time.

First Time
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10. You get to help shape your child into an adult and watch them take on the world.

Take on World
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1. On February 19th, 2008 at 8:41 am, Andrea said:

great article. =)

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2. On February 19th, 2008 at 9:00 am, Steve Lissenden said:

Uplifting post and just what I needed today. Many thanks.

3. On February 19th, 2008 at 9:11 am, Wendy Piersall said:

Probably one of my favorite Dad Balance blog posts *ever*. :)

I love this post, Derek!! Love it!! :D
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5. On February 19th, 2008 at 3:03 pm, Derek Semmler said:

Thanks everyone for the very kind words!

6. On February 19th, 2008 at 5:56 pm, Cory Huff said:

You were totally right - people love lists. The first picture is my favorite. Good times!

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7. On February 19th, 2008 at 11:07 pm, Nirali sherni said:

That was a lovely post Derek, really enjoyed it. I’m going to have my husband read it too!

8. On February 20th, 2008 at 2:09 pm, Derrich said:

Awesome post, Derek. I should have submitted a pic. I’ve got a few. He’s a goofball just like his daddy.

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9. On February 20th, 2008 at 8:57 pm, Damien Riley said:

Great message and collection.

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10. On February 21st, 2008 at 2:56 am, JLow said:

Point number 9 is my fave at the moment, for me at home with a 3yr old especially, as you can imagine.

Those eureka moments for such a young and innocent soul are really indescribable. Watching her expression when she gets a new concept, almost like a “click”..

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11. On February 21st, 2008 at 5:26 pm, j2watches said:

Great post Derek!

My boys are young men now, and like everyone says - where did the time go.

Enjoy them young and even though we don’t do it perfect, it’s interesting to see how some things stick with them.

It’s truely a joy to see them grow and come into their potential as adults.

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12. On February 23rd, 2008 at 3:34 am, PreSchool Mama said:

Hi

I just Stumbled my way here. Terrific list! I just showed it to my husband, and he was so moved.

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13. On February 25th, 2008 at 1:51 am, Rob O. said:

Even as a brand-new dad, I’m hitting on a lot of these points already. I get such a subtle thrill out of watching our little guy’s mental wheels spin when he’s really focused on some puzzling new toy or challenging activity.

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14. On May 30th, 2008 at 1:53 am, Cashmere said:

Beautiful. A picture can really speak a thousand words…

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Being a dad does rock! I love seeing my kids experience things for the first time, and I encourage them to take measured risks. My wife worries that I allow them to take too many risks, but to me, there is nothing like seeing the wheels turning in their head when overcoming a fear and just jumping right into something.

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