Father’s Day Special: Understanding Fatherhood and Being a Good Father

According to an AI Overview, fatherhood encompasses the multifaceted role of being a male parent, extending beyond biological ties to include anyone who nurtures and guides children. It involves a range of responsibilities, including providing for children's physical, emotional, and psychological needs. The concept also examines the historical and cultural evolution of fatherhood, including its relationship with gender, economic changes, and evolving roles in society. "Fathers play a crucial role in guiding children's development, providing support, and fostering their growth...The concept of fatherhood has been historically linked to gender, with traditional roles often emphasizing provision and protection. However, modern understandings recognize the importance of fathers in all aspects of parenting,' it adds [1].

International Father's Day is observed on the third Sunday of June every year. In 2025, the observance falls on June 15. In stead of tokenism and market oriented celeration of the event, it would be appropriate to understand the concept of fatherhood and live up to the true role of a father. In his write up at Speaking Tree Blog "BE GOOD FATHER, BEHOLD CHILDREN AS DIVINE GIFT: HAIKU ON FATHERS DAY,"Dr Lalit Kishore (2023), through haiku explains fatherhood as follows: "Righteous father deems/ Chilren as divine heritage/ To nurture with love.. Love rejoices Truth/ Truth manifests in pure mind/ Be godly father!...Pray for being good/ By being kind caring father/ Live out what you teach ... Be godly father/ God is our supreme father/ We are his children...Educate children/ The way they need to live by/ By setting example.. Love of godly dad/ That is unconditional -/ Such love motivates."

Here is a word cloud that includes the words associated with fatherhood [3].

References

[1]

https://www.google.com/search?q=fatherhood+concept&sca_esv=d01356799376b2bc&sxsrf=AE3TifMDnF5iScv_2BlPGh_54Z23BXbwtg%3A1749730038386&ei=9sJKaJGrF46O2roPjMmdsAs&oq=fatherhood+concept&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEmZhdGhlcmhvb2QgY29uY2VwdCoCCAAyBhAAGBYYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTIIEAAYgAQYogQyBRAAGO8FMgUQABjvBUjgWFD_GVinSHABeAGQAQCYAe4BoAHwCqoBBTAuNi4yuAEByAEA-AEBmAIJoAKcDMICBxAjGLADGCfCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgINEAAYgAQYsAMYQxiKBcICBBAjGCfCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIQEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiDARiKBcICBRAAGIAEwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwHCAgUQLhiABMICCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFmAMAiAYBkAYMkgcFMS42LjKgB-gwsgcFMC42LjK4B4oMwgcHMy04LjAuMcgHoQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

[2]

Kishore, L. (2003). https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/be-good-father-by-behold-children-as-divine-gift-haiku-on-fathers-day/haiku-3

[3] Kishore, L. 92025) Father’s Day Special: Understanding Fatherhood and Being a Good Father. https://lalitculp.wixsite.com/website/post/father-s-day-special-understanding-fatherhood-and-being-a-good-father