My father was a bank robber. Because of that he spent most of his lifetime and most of my lifetime in prison until he died. I never felt to badly about it though because most of the fathers in my neighborhood were mean and rotten, so it was good that the ol' man was away all the time.

I'm glad that others had better luck in that department.

My Dad taught me so many things I don't know where to start! Mainly a work ethic! He taught me to respect adults as a child, something you don't see very much of in todays children. He taught me that when you make a mistake you must face the music. He showed me that hard work pays off in the long run. I am so lucky to still have him in my life. It has been hard to watch him grow from the young, virgorous, strong, FAST (up a staircase faster than anyone I've ever seen) man to the older gentalman that he is now. He is the best father a person could ever ask for. AND MORE!

My Dad taught me so many things that I didn't even realize until after his illness and subsequent death.

One thing I will always appreciate him for was his love for sports and passing on his love of football to me! (He was always kind of stubborn, too, so we hadn't given professional baseball much enthusiastic fan attention since the famous strike.)

But Brewer games (with Robin Yount, Paul Molitor & crew) and Packer games (with Bart Starr, as player and sadly, coach, as well as Brett Favre) will live on forever in my fondest memories of spending time with my Dad.

He taught me that you have to work hard for something that you really want and that marriage is a special relationship and not for the weak.

Thanks to my dad, I can change a tire in 5 min or less (Without Power tools); This chick is ready to be in a pit crew! I Love you dad!

The things I'm most grateful for my dad teaching me: Civic duty, responsibility for one's self, love of learning, love of the natural world, love for your children. He also taught me that being occupied, creative, and resourceful are the keys to survival. He still volunteers with many youth groups. As an ungrateful teenager many times I heard from my friends 'I wish he was my Dad." Now I am truly lucky to appreciate all he has done and I cherish my time with him.

jreader,

Check out the youtube video of either Carlos Mencia or (I think) Bill Cosby about football. (A lot of people say Mencia steals jokes from other comedians...) Either way, it's a funny skit.

My dad taught me, and still teaches me, how to RELAX! I am a constant worrier and a "what if this? what if that?" kind of person. Dad just looks at me with this perplexed look like he really can't believe I would torture myself in this way, and he says, "Quit thinking so d*** much!" Whenever I am on overload I just call him up and have him say those five magic words! Of course, he also taught me work ethic, and obviously, PATIENCE because he has put up with all my worries for all these decades...love you DAD!!!

why do most people say hi to mom when they have a chance to be on tv? my first thought is to acknowledge my dad, then mom. happy dad's day!

I never knew my biological father. After pushing my mother down the basement steps, he ended up in another hospital after a drunken driving accident....my mother was in yet another hospital giving birth to me early. He chose to stay out of my life right up until his death when I was 15. I had the absolute most wonderful stepfather any young girl could ask for. Even after he and my mother divorced, they stayed great friends and he was one of, if not THE most influential person in my life. Happy fathers day to all dads!!!

Unfortunately, I am also in the category of little to none. Parents divorced when I was little, and mom remarried when I was 5. y Dad was involved in a motorcycle accident soon after. My last real memory of him was in a hospital with tubes and machines.

Actually, I guess I got from him to stay off motorcycles, and to try as hard as possible to avoid divorce! (No matter what anyone says, it DOES affect the children sooner or later)

I can't vote, he taught me ALL of those and more! My dad was one of my Heros! Happy Father's day to all the Dads!

My dad always taught me to just be myself and everything will be OK.

My dad just passed away April 10th. He taught me common sense,strength, and respect towards those in charge even if they are right or wrong.

My dad is gone but the wisdom and work ethics will last my lifetime. And my mother also gone instilled the same and laughter was the heart in our household along with love.

Well, there isnt an option for nothing, so i cannot vote. (My father left when i was 2, never got to know him)

I believe my dad gave me a strong work ethic. And YES, whoever created this poll meant that exactly. Obviously they dont know the meaning!

Did they mean work ethic?

My Dad's involvement in my life has helped to build a strong character in me. He's set the bar pretty high for me, and I try to become stronger every day, so that one day I can be as strong as he is.

I havent spoken to my dad in almost 16 yrs, but to all the dads that did stick by their children happy fathers day!

since there isn't a box for all the above. i had to choose this one Happy Father's Day

I think my dad equipped me in all these areas and more. Just because I'm a girl didn't mean that I couldn't do things boys did. For example, I was the first girl in our 4-H Club to take Gun Safety. My family laughs a lot and we pull together in bad times. Everything ties together.