Thanks, Dad!

This Father’s Day, we say thank you to all the dads out there! Whether you go by Dad, Daddy, Father, Pop, Papa, Old Man or any other name, we salute you!

And so do your children. We asked local elementary school teachers to pose these questions to their students. We hope you enjoy their thoughtful responses!

1. What’s the most important thing a Dad does in his family?
2. What is your favorite thing to do with your Dad?
3. What do you love most about your Dad?
4. What advice would you give a Dad to help him understand his kids?

Caden C.
Fourth grade – Bascomb Elementary

1. Keeps the family safe.
2. He takes me out places and I get to spend alone time with him.
3. He is really funny and caring.
4. I would say yes whenever his kids ask for something.

Nate C.
Fourth grade – Bascomb Elementary

1. He helps others when they need help.
2. Go outside and play basketball, because we are the only ones that do it.
3. That’s hard because there is so much, but he is nice to me and my family.
4. Say Yes to everything!

Emma B.
Third grade – Oak Grove Elementary

1. Goes to work and makes money for us.
2. I like to go to stars and strikes and we play games and bowl. I like to do this because I like spending time with him.
3. He gives me food and shelter.
4. Spend time with your kids.

Violet P.
Fourth grade – Bascomb Elementary

1. He thinks about others even when he has a hard day.
2. Making things and showing me how to do things correct.
3. When he needs to do something he just gets to it.
4. Instead of keep talking to his children when they are upset, stop and take a moment to cool down and then talk to them.

Sydnee O.
Fourth grade – Oak Grove Elementary

1. Helps us and cooks dinner for us.
2. Go to the Daddy night at Chick-fil-A. We get dressed up and it’s just me and him.
3. He is funny and helpful.
4. Don’t be sarcastic and have patience with them.