The term 'Dad' is usually a sibling term.
Put simply, 'Dad' is used in relation to family affection, but 'Father' when relating to parental responsibility: Yet strangely, to be called a 'Dad' depends firstly upon a recognised 'Father-figure' in discipline.
The one makes way for the other, occasioning the paradox of individual freedom(s) made possible by respecting personal and social boundaries.
So, the father-figure disciplinarian, (i.
e.
teacher) sets sensible boundaries, that growth in bonding may take place without violating another's personal space; hence respect.
If family values are initially taught to siblings, they can experience a freedom through being instinctively obedient; liberated from the irritation of constant parental correction, and so accelerating maturation.
Of course, one could be a father in name only, but to be a 'Dad' in the real sense implies a more intimate family relationship.
The first step is to acquire the key family value of respect for the members of the family.
This is done by learning to address each member of the family respectfully, e.
g.
the father and mother must never be referred to as 'the old man' and 'the old lady'.
Respect spawns obedience for authority, which becomes evident in teachable children - a dream-come-true for every school teacher.
Respect shown to each family member creates a sense of personal worth, of being addressed in his/her own right, and promotes good, healthy attitudes.
Of course, all this does not happen by magic, as the vital element in all relationships is love, and a man can only be a dad if he gives time and attention to his wife and children, which in certain circumstances may be difficult, but time for them shows their importance and priority in his life.
Children relate easily to pictures.
Honourable dads are also good visual examples.
Most fathers love their children but that is not the same as being a father figure.
Young children are formatively influenced by what they see and experience e.
g.
affection, gentleness etc.
Conversely, anger or selfishness displayed will, (naturally), promote negative traits.
A distinct lack of real dads in this generation of grown-ups has spawned a modern mass of feral youngsters; those who feel that they do not belong; left on the threshold of life, never having been taught how to enter in.
To sup-up the paternal difference: A 'Father' maybe said to be what a child necessarily relates to.
A 'Dad is what children proudly and affectionately look up to.
Put simply, 'Dad' is used in relation to family affection, but 'Father' when relating to parental responsibility: Yet strangely, to be called a 'Dad' depends firstly upon a recognised 'Father-figure' in discipline.
The one makes way for the other, occasioning the paradox of individual freedom(s) made possible by respecting personal and social boundaries.
So, the father-figure disciplinarian, (i.
e.
teacher) sets sensible boundaries, that growth in bonding may take place without violating another's personal space; hence respect.
If family values are initially taught to siblings, they can experience a freedom through being instinctively obedient; liberated from the irritation of constant parental correction, and so accelerating maturation.
Of course, one could be a father in name only, but to be a 'Dad' in the real sense implies a more intimate family relationship.
The first step is to acquire the key family value of respect for the members of the family.
This is done by learning to address each member of the family respectfully, e.
g.
the father and mother must never be referred to as 'the old man' and 'the old lady'.
Respect spawns obedience for authority, which becomes evident in teachable children - a dream-come-true for every school teacher.
Respect shown to each family member creates a sense of personal worth, of being addressed in his/her own right, and promotes good, healthy attitudes.
Of course, all this does not happen by magic, as the vital element in all relationships is love, and a man can only be a dad if he gives time and attention to his wife and children, which in certain circumstances may be difficult, but time for them shows their importance and priority in his life.
Children relate easily to pictures.
Honourable dads are also good visual examples.
Most fathers love their children but that is not the same as being a father figure.
Young children are formatively influenced by what they see and experience e.
g.
affection, gentleness etc.
Conversely, anger or selfishness displayed will, (naturally), promote negative traits.
A distinct lack of real dads in this generation of grown-ups has spawned a modern mass of feral youngsters; those who feel that they do not belong; left on the threshold of life, never having been taught how to enter in.
To sup-up the paternal difference: A 'Father' maybe said to be what a child necessarily relates to.
A 'Dad is what children proudly and affectionately look up to.
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