Father: What are the responsibilities of a real Dad?

By  HAKIZIMANA Maurice

Being a dad is not a joke. It’s not a name. It’s not the fact of having a child. It’s work, it’s values, it’s a very sacred task. Here are some ideas of what a real dad is, not in words but in deeds. Let’s explore.

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I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Providing financial support
2. Emotional guidance and support
3. Disciplining and setting boundaries
4. Role-modeling values and behavior
5. Protecting and ensuring family safety

II. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

1. Listening and validating feelings
2. Offering comfort and reassurance
3. Encouraging open communication
4. Supporting partner’s emotional needs
5. Modeling healthy emotional expression

III. DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE

1. Setting clear expectations and rules
2. Teaching life skills and values
3. Encouraging responsibility and independence
4. Modeling respectful communication
5. Providing constructive feedback

IV. FINANCIAL PROVISION

1. Managing household finances
2. Providing for family’s basic needs
3. Planning for future financial security
4. Saving for children’s education
5. Ensuring family’s economic stability

V. ROLE-MODELING

1. Demonstrating integrity and honesty
2. Modeling respectful relationships
3. Teaching respect for authority
4. Encouraging physical and mental well-being
5. Embodying values and principles

VI. PARENTING PARTNERSHIP

1. Co-parenting with mother
2. Sharing childcare responsibilities
3. Collaborating on discipline and guidance
4. Supporting partner’s parenting style
5. Maintaining united front in parenting

VII. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

1. Participating in children’s activities
2. Volunteering in community or school
3. Building relationships with neighbors
4. Role-modeling social responsibility
5. Fostering community connections

VIII. PERSONAL GROWTH

1. Pursuing personal interests and hobbies
2. Continuing education and self-improvement
3. Maintaining physical and mental health
4. Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care
5. Seeking support and resources when needed

IX. INFLUENCING CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT

1. Shaping moral and ethical values
2. Encouraging educational and career goals
3. Modeling healthy relationships
4. Teaching life skills and independence
5. Fostering emotions

Yes, a real dad gives himself, sacrifices himself for his children, for his family, day and night. Being a dad is not a luxury, it’s a job. May the dads around the world who are aware of their responsibilities be strong; and blessed.

This world,

Mwalimu HAKIZIMANA Maurice IITo follow my channel  Whatsapp https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCyM5ILdQejDYwQ2b2u II To follow me on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professormaurice/



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