Several months ago my three-year-old daughter Audrey asked my husband, “Daddy, can you pick up our house?”  “Nope, I sure can’t,” replied Dad.  Audrey, who is used to her Father teasing her, looked up with disbelief.  “Be serious!” she shouted.

For Father’s Day, let’s dispel a few of the popular “irrelevant dad myths.”

3 Dad Myths That Need to Stop

Myth 1: Dads work because kids need their Moms more.  Ideally, both parents would work from home and be fully accessible to their kids, but because of modern industrialism working from home is not always an option.  So, for that reason Dads have traditionally sacrificed themselves and worked away from home so that Mom could stay with the kids.  In other words, Dads work away from home to provide for their family because they are gentlemen, not because a paycheck is all their kids require of them.

Myth 2: Divorce doesn’t have to hurt children.  Divorce hurts children, period!  The greatest Mom in the world cannot fill the void of a fatherless home. No matter what the bozos in black robes say, every other weekend – every other holiday is not enough.  Just ask your kids.  Nor, do heavy doses of child support ease their pain.  They just want their Dads.  And don’t be fooled, I have never met someone that said they were traumatized by their parents arguing, but I know tons of people that still feel the pain of their parents’ divorce from twenty plus years ago.

Myth 3: Dads are beer guzzling buffoons.  From the media‘s portrayal, you would think all women are sluts and all men are bumbling idiots.  “Homer Simpson” popularized the role, and now there are countless primetime family entertainment shows where the only thing dumber than dad is the family pet – if dad is lucky.  Sometimes, even the dog shows more sense than him.  And if you watch real closely, you will see that dad’s primary loves are beer, sexy women (other than his wife), and football!  That is about all his simple brain can process.  He may love his kids, but is just too dumb to show it.

Sadly, many fathers have fallen victim to these and many other harmful myths.  They have come to believe that their children don’t really need them and have acted accordingly.  This Father’s Day, I encourage you to remind the dads in your lives that they are our heroes – that we couldn’t live without them.  Happy Father’s Day!

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Top 10 Father’s Day Films

Finding Nemo

This father-based inspiring Pixar film is set in the oceans. When his son gets kidnapped by divers, a clownfish braves his fear of the ocean to rescue his son. Filled with adventure and love, Finding Nemo is fantastic for the whole family!

Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof has been a family favorite, since it is so relatable for us. Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman in the early 1900s, has five daughters, three of whom are ready to marry! Not only is a fun musical great for the entire family, it also teaches important lessons of holding on, and letting go.

It’s a Wonderful Life

In this classic Christmas link, George Bailey learns how to be thankful for life, and embrace the ups and downs of life, and fatherhood.

Cheaper by the Dozen

With a family with 12 kids, chaos is sure to follow! After Mom gets a fantastic book deal that comes with a two week book tour in New York, the Baker family realizes big careers don’t always mean a happy family! Also, the original film, based on a true story, is also a great family film!

Madison

Set in small town Madison, Indiana, this film is inspired by the true story, as told by Jim McCormick’s young son. It’s a great American underdog sports film, about hard work and perseverance!

Father of the Bride

As every father can relate to, the hardest part of fatherhood can be the wedding day! In this sweet comedy, George’s beloved daughter is getting married, and during the wedding, chaos follows!

Courageous

In this Christian-centered flick, a group of police officers strive to become better fathers, after one of them suddenly loses a daughter. As police officers who have a duty to serve and protect their city’s citizens, these men discover they also have a duty to serve and protect their family.

For Teens

Life is Beautiful

Part romantic comedy and part drama, this Italian film is one of the few foreign language films to win several Academy Awards, including Best Actor. In the silly first half, Guido sets on a mission to open a bookstore, and win the heart of a lovely young woman who he meets accidentally. With enthusiasim, humor, and persistence; his dreams come true, and the couple have a son. The second half of the film is set in a concentration camp, where Guido uses his charm to hide the harsh realities from his son. This classic is almost problem-free in terms of content, and is Dove family-approved for ages 12+.

The Pursuit of Happyness

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll cheer! After growing up without a father, Chris Gardner promised himself his kids would always have a father in their life. It is a promise he keeps, even when his wife leaves him, and even when he and his 5 year-old son become homeless. Through hard work, love, trust and perseverance, Chris and his son slowly get back on their feet. It’s inspired by a true story, and it was also recently added to Netflix.

Frequency

In this scifi father-son drama, a son and his deceased father connect 30 years apart, with an old ham radio. Working together, through the fates and twists of time, they reconnect to stop a serial killer. (It’s rated PG-13 and not as graphic as it sounds, great for 12+) It also has great lessons on how your actions affect the future, and strong anti-smoking messages.

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