how important is a relationship with your father?

twistedsketch said:

I couldn't imagine my life without my dad's input. He laid the spiritual foundation, he got me out of special ed, he taught me how to work and how to value it, he shaped how I view the world.

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Proverbs 4:1
"Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding."

This verse means so much to me now. I still remember times when I would throw away the advice of my father and end up getting burned for it. In my young years my ignorance to this truth meant we hardly had interaction or conversation at all. But through the healing that comes from Jesus Christ, we now have incredible discussions together. I never knew my father had such a zeal for God! He has been a blessing to my life!

My relationship with my father is non existent. For those that can have good relationships, I think that is wonderful, but its not possible in my case.

Yeah, I think it is very important to have a healthy relationship with one's father. My Dad and I have a good relationship.

My realtionship with my dad is very important to me. He has many qualities that I would really look for in a husband of my own.

My relationship with my father is important to my development as a human being. Unfortuntely, my relationship with my dad is nearly non-existant because of his alcoholism. The effects of having NO relationship with my dad continues to impact me to this day.

I'm with Hope ... my dad is amazing. I don't have any idea where I'd be without him. I will always be a daddy's girl. I've had no problem dating a lot of people, but I don't know that I'm going to get serious with somebody for a long time, just because it's awful hard to find another man that measures up to daddy to allow to have as big of a place in my life, and essentially take over.

mikewould said:

how important is a relationship with your father?

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I haven't talked to my dad in forever, I left him 2 messages telling him I'm moving out of state for 2 yrs and I still didn't receive a call back-and last time I seen him-he wouldn't even tell me where he lives. My father is very indepent and selfish so I excuse him for not acting like a father and it doesn't bother me now. But in highschool-it might have-I think I would have been less likely to need a boyfriend and to find love from guys if my father had loved me.

But, I think it depends on the individual person and where that person is in their life. And also what quality the father is and how much time he will devote to his child(ren).

I think it's very important for both boys and girls...and I am TOTALLY a Daddy's girl!!!

I'd say very very important. I will state right here that my (reachable) role model would be my Father. (Because Jesus is the ultimate role model)

I think for both Men and Women there relationship with their father shapes their views on how men should behave. (For better or for worse)

As men, we are commanded to bring others up. As a head of a household men are called to be spiritual leaders. As Fathers men are called to love and honor their children.

I felt bad so I deleted my comment. Sorry.

My relationship with my dad is a pretty good one but i really do wish it could be very very good. Hes made some mistakes with me, and i with him, but overall hes a very good man with very good intentions. The main problem between us is that he is much more serious and i am much more easy going. This pretty much means that we agree on all the big issues but differ on how to go about them. That can make things difficult to work through. Oh well,,, hes a good guy through and through, but we do have our differences.
The most important thing is that you learn something from your experiences w/your parents. You learn what to do with your kids, and just as important what not to do.