Parents Talk: What Does it Mean to Be a Dad?

We at Patch hope all the dads enjoyed some good food, family time and a little relaxation on Sunday.  

To celebrate, we here at the Moms Council are rolling out our new, more inclusive "Parents Council" and our weekly discussion on Mondays is now "Parents Talk." There are some great dads out there, and we want to hear from you as well as our amazing moms!

The discussion topic for our first Parents Talk is both simple, and probably hard to define in words:

What does being a dad mean to you?

Being a father these days can come with great joy, frustration, sacrifice and moments of pride.

Whether you’re a dad, a mom, a parent-to-be, a grandparent, a child, or a friend, we want to know what you think.

Fathers: What moments really cement that feeling of being a father to your child?

Families: What does your father mean to you? Why is he special in your life?

Our Moms Council members—, , —are ready to share thoughts about the discussion this week and encourage you to jump in as well.

Post your thoughts in the comments section below. Also, if you’re a mom (or a dad!) and live in the area and are interested in joining our Parents Council to help guide our weekly discussion topics, e-mail Editor David Henke at david.henke@patch.com.