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Father's day is just around the corner. This is the day to celebrate and honour fathers and father like figures in our lives. Encourage students to understand the importance of their fathers' role in our lives. This can be achieved by making them take part in inspiring activities.

Share following facts from history with students so that students know why Father's Day is celebrated:

· The idea to celebrate Father day came from Sonora Dodd, who was raised by her father.

· The first Father's Day celebration was on June 17, 1910.

· American President Lyndon Johnson declared 3rd Sunday in June to be celebrated as Father's Day.

· A holiday honouring Fathers did not become official until 1966. In US, it is holiday on this day whereas in India, it is not so.

· Father's Day is celebrated annually since 1972.

Affectionate Letter for Father

For students in junior class, here is a great opportunity to honour their Dad, at the same time exercising their writing skills. Students should get together and hold a discussion to know the responsibilities a father or father like figure has. It can be working, taking care of the house, mowing the lawns, taking care of the children, paying bills, etc. Based on these ideas, students shall write a friendly letter to their father and sent it to him. Make sure that the students use their writing skills to the best of their ability by including heading, greeting, body, closing and signature in letter for their father.

Father's Day Poems

A fun and easy way for younger students to express their love for their Dad is to create a poem using the word "Father". Encourage students to think of words that describe their father. Then, have students come up to the front board one by one and write down the word that describes their father. For Example, B-Brave, D-Dynamic, H-Hero, L-Loving...

Older students can write sentences, such as A - And always loves me, N - Never lies to me, H - Handsome like a movie actor,

Another option is to use the birth name of the father he is writing about. For example, for the ANIL, student could write: A - Always inspires me, N - Never late to come home, I - I always miss my Dad, L - Loves his family

Honouring Father

The best way for students to honour their Dad is to make a collage they represents everything that they know and love about their father. A few days before this event ask students to bring in a few family pictures of their father. Then, have students search through magazines, newspapers and internet to find pictures that represent their Dad. Once students have collected all the photographs and pictures required to complete the project, have students arrange those photographs and pictures in a collage for their Dad.

Bring Your Father To School

It is beyond any doubt that Father's participation in in-school activities have significant impact on his child's education and personality development. Such students receive good grades, enjoy school more and are more likely to participate in extra curricular activities than students whose father don't participate.

In honor of Father's Day on June 15, 2014, my hat is off to all fathers who have chosen to actively participate in the lives of their children. One of the most endearing moments I see, when in public, is fathers that are interacting with their children. It always seems, to me, that the child or children are always happy and engaged when with their fathers. My comment is not at all to say that children are not happy with their mothers, but to acknowledge that when fathers are involved in their children lives, children have the best of both worlds. Firsthand, I am blessed that I have two fathers that have done a tremendous job of assisting me raising our two boys; kudos to them both.

It is amazing that we must glorify fathers. Reason, so many fathers are not actively involved in their children lives. Millions of fathers are absent parents and evade their responsibilities financially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Therefore, fathers who step up to their responsibilities are making a profound difference in our children lives. More and more fathers are custodial parents and are the primary residential parents of their children. It is reported that over 15% of fathers are custodial parents in the United States. It is also reported that more and more fathers are staying home to take care of their children while the other spouse works. Actually, there are over one million fathers that have selected this path. I applaud men who embrace parenting and acknowledge that parenting is one of the hardest responsibilities we encounter throughout our lives. However, our society has not 100% accepted fathers raising their children, but thinks that mothers should be the primary parent. This thought process has not stopped fathers from seek custody and breaking forging the footprint for more fathers to follow suit. While not everyone has embraced and supported this concept, fathers are well on our way to breaking the barriers they once endured.

Dennis has had custody of his now 13 year old son for ten years. Even though Dennis works full-time and his ex-wife lives out of state, being the primary parent has been one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences he has had. "As the residential parent, I never realized what a single mother, for instance, goes through on a daily base. From the time we wake up until it's time for bed, I'm constantly thinking about my role and responsibility as a parent." When asked why he chose to be a single dad, Dennis said that he wanted to be a constant positive influence in his son's life. It was amazing speaking with Dennis and to see the love, adoration and joy he exuded when speaking about his son and being a single parent.

Dennis is just an example of the many fathers who play the most important role in our children lives. The trend is fastly growing when men are becoming the primary parent. No longer are the courtrooms frowning down on the male gender as parents; but considering the best interest of our most precious investments, our children.

On Father's Day, I salute all fathers for making a difference.

In not being present, in pretending I can hold two or more attentions simultaneously, I betray eternity's moment for the temporary release I feel I could have by looking at a little machine at the end of my arm.

Whether it is an important e-mail I've been waiting for, or some form of message from a friend, or an acquaintance, or even a prospect, I really do need to admit that there is always a buzz to receiving mail.

I think the earliest I can recall feeling excited about mail was when I received a postcard or a letter or even a package in brown paper wrapped with string through the mail as a pre-schooler. (There is something about a package wrapped in brown paper and string that takes me all the way back into the 70s.)

The issue is partly about accessibility, about us being too accessible, but it is also partly about craving information. We are all vulnerable to this new addiction - the fear of missing out, or FOMO.

The timing of this article is poignant given that it is Father's Day in Australia. The Fathering Project have elevated the role of Dad significantly over recent years. And it is normal for dads to expect to be celebrated on this one special day of the year.

But what if as fathers we took some time to reflect on the interruptions our devices create?

Let's just be honest.

Could we be as bold to think about some structure of discipline that would restore our control over the machine rather than relinquish our control to it?

I have done like many people have over the years and deleted apps on my phone. But there are still the text messages and e-mails that I like to answer in a timely fashion.

I have needed to be reminded occasionally to stop looking at my phone during family times, and I guess for me I have come to accept how quickly I replace my precious family time with superfluities. It's fortunate that my wife can be direct with me. But it saddens me just how many precious family moments I've missed with my children. I doubt whether they would have even noticed, because it's not that big a problem, but that's just the problem; we continue to allow the technology to interfere with and at times ambush our lives. And some of the time it can be completely necessary.

So here is a message to dads: are you able to be fully present with your children for the precious moments you have them?

It seems that childhood never ends for parents, but like anyone with adult children would tell us, once that time has gone it is gone. I think I still grieve my three adult daughters having grown up. I'm so glad they're adults now, but as parents, if we're truthful, we always miss them. Yet I'm so proud they have their own lives. And I still have a five-year-old who is such a gift to us.

I think for me being a good dad is about refocusing daily and finding ways of just being present.

Fatherhood is for today. We cannot afford not to make the most of every moment, but inevitably we will waste many of them. Let's make the most of as many of those moments we might otherwise waste.

Note: being a Dad I won't speak for Mums.

Today's children are immersed in technology that parents could only have dreamed of at their age. This will only accelerate as advancements in computer entertainment leap frog into more complex and fast paced gaming experiences.

How can this fact be used by fathers to help their children? Step up and be the parent. A father should make it clear that in order to have the privilege of playing video games or using the computer, chores and homework must be completed AND checked. Too often, or in many cases, most often, a child will come home from school, go straight to the computer and begin playing immediately.

By enforcing a chore/homework rule (along with a time limit for electronic entertainment), a father can not only ensure the chores get done and homework completed (both of which help children when they are out on their own), but also instills a sense of responsibility. Authority is also established, which is critical to maintain as a parent. Too many parents hand their authority over to their children and then complain at how smart-mouthed and disrespectful they are. Children need and want (whether they admit it or not) boundaries that are enforced by their parents. They understand on a basic level that these boundaries are expressions of love. If you didn't care as a father, you wouldn't bother.

Another related issue is the distracted parent. A father who is too busy to discipline or even set boundaries sends a message that he simply does not care. This is very likely not to be the case, but it is what is projected nonetheless.

Staying with the electronic theme, a couple times a week, make it a point to rally the family around the childrens' favorite games and spend an hour playing THEIR games. My children like multiplayer games and we networked out household computers so that we all can play. Even if you don't have multiple computers, children love it when they can show you their accomplishments. Take an interest in their achievements and make sure you ask questions. This does not involve loads of time, just an hour here and there.

Lastly, fathers and discipline go together. Discipline does not always mean corporal punishment. The father who steps in and metes out discipline in a constructive manner is more likely to have a household that is less chaotic and less disrespectful. In fact, all disrespect should be dealt with. If not, your authority as a parent is chipped away at every time you let it slide. One of the most effective tools that will hit home with your child is to take away the electronic entertainment. Remember, these items are not rights they are privileges.

A father who steps up and gets involved with have a positive impact on his children as they grow up and move out.

A father is a man with the Midas magic who can turn around the worst situation for his children into the most adaptable one. This man has plays a number of significant roles in his children's life. A father is someone who works it all to bring about the best version of his children with his love and affection.

The spectacularly beautiful relationship that a father shares with his children is incredible. All through the life of his children a father plays a number of roles and that nurtures different aspects of his children's life. Here I am describing a few of the key roles that a father plays in his children's life...

1. A Hero

The first hero that our eyes witness is our father and that is a truth of every single person out there. A child looks at his father in awe knowing that his father has all the power in the Universe and that his father can drag away the heaviest mountains for him just like the hero in a cinema.

2. Teacher

Have you ever thought from where does that good behavior and the strength comes from that people like about you? Let me tell you that it's all because of the teachings that your father has given you.

3. A Motivator

Wherever you are looking for someone who can give some dose of motivation to help you in a situation you are feeling stranded in, your father will help. However long you travel you will never find a motivator like your father in your lifetime.

4. The Best Friend

A best friend is someone who is there for you in all the circumstances of life, be it the good one or the bad one. And, a father has and will always play that special role of a best friend in your life. You can always trust your father in any situation that he will be around.

5. Your Biggest Fan

A father is someone who will always love every part of your being no matter what. He will always be your biggest fan will always love everything that you will do in the positive way. A fan is defined as someone who loves everything about a person and no one can be a better fan of yours than your father.

6. A Coach

If you are playing a sport or going through life, a father will play the first and the most inspiring coach for you. At every stage of your game he will instruct you and guide you to be the best making sure that you are not missing on a quality that is particularly important for you to excel through the game you are playing.

7. A Partner

The day you are born is the day you're farther supporting you like a lifelong partner. And, as you grow, you realize the fact that no one in the entire Universe can be a better partner than that of a father.

8. A Secret Keeper

You have some secrets that you want to share with a person whom you can trust the most? Well, you can never find a person as trustworthy as your father who can keep your secrets. A father is someone with whom you can share all of your secrets and be sure that it is never going to be leaked.

9. An Advisor

At any point in time, if you want a piece of advice on anything your father will be the first person to step in and help you out. No matter you want advice on your career prospect or on a personal matter, a father is only the person in the Universe who will never lack in advice.

These are just a few of those roles that a father plays all through his life and there many more in the list to count. Though, its jut impossible to compensate for all the love, care, guidance and affection that a father gives, but we can do little things to make him realize the importance that he holds in your life. Father's day is around the corner and it's the perfect time when you can showcase your love towards your father.

A father is a man with the Midas magic who can turn around the worst situation for his children into the most adaptable one. This man has plays a number of significant roles in his children's life. A father is someone who works it all to bring about the best version of his children with his love and affection.

The spectacularly beautiful relationship that a father shares with his children is incredible. All through the life of his children a father plays a number of roles and that nurtures different aspects of his children's life. Here I am describing a few of the key roles that a father plays in his children's life...

1. A Hero

The first hero that our eyes witness is our father and that is a truth of every single person out there. A child looks at his father in awe knowing that his father has all the power in the Universe and that his father can drag away the heaviest mountains for him just like the hero in a cinema.

2. Teacher

Have you ever thought from where does that good behavior and the strength comes from that people like about you? Let me tell you that it's all because of the teachings that your father has given you.

3. A Motivator

Wherever you are looking for someone who can give some dose of motivation to help you in a situation you are feeling stranded in, your father will help. However long you travel you will never find a motivator like your father in your lifetime.

4. The Best Friend

A best friend is someone who is there for you in all the circumstances of life, be it the good one or the bad one. And, a father has and will always play that special role of a best friend in your life. You can always trust your father in any situation that he will be around.

5. Your Biggest Fan

A father is someone who will always love every part of your being no matter what. He will always be your biggest fan will always love everything that you will do in the positive way. A fan is defined as someone who loves everything about a person and no one can be a better fan of yours than your father.

6. A Coach

If you are playing a sport or going through life, a father will play the first and the most inspiring coach for you. At every stage of your game he will instruct you and guide you to be the best making sure that you are not missing on a quality that is particularly important for you to excel through the game you are playing.

7. A Partner

The day you are born is the day you're farther supporting you like a lifelong partner. And, as you grow, you realize the fact that no one in the entire Universe can be a better partner than that of a father.

8. A Secret Keeper

You have some secrets that you want to share with a person whom you can trust the most? Well, you can never find a person as trustworthy as your father who can keep your secrets. A father is someone with whom you can share all of your secrets and be sure that it is never going to be leaked.

9. An Advisor

At any point in time, if you want a piece of advice on anything your father will be the first person to step in and help you out. No matter you want advice on your career prospect or on a personal matter, a father is only the person in the Universe who will never lack in advice.

These are just a few of those roles that a father plays all through his life and there many more in the list to count. Though, its jut impossible to compensate for all the love, care, guidance and affection that a father gives, but we can do little things to make him realize the importance that he holds in your life. Father's day is around the corner and it's the perfect time when you can showcase your love towards your father.