F.A.T.H.E.R
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“F” is for your favourite occupation. (A man is pictured asleep in a chair)
"A" is for the anniversaries your blew (mother is shown waiting in vain for father to come home for their anniversary dinner)
"T" is for talk and your sparkling conversation (dad is depicted as reading a newspaper while the children and wife are talking to him)
"H" is for the helpful things that you do (dad is shown poking a ladder through a window)
"E" is for each time you were forgetful (this shows father leaving the pregnant mother standing at the front of the house while he dashes off to the hospital)
"R" is for the recitals that you attended (father is shown as being literally dragged to his child's piano recital)
The ad concludes by saying: He may not be a perfect father but he does deserve a perfect gift. Give him an arrow shirt for Father's Day.
Unfortunately over the years there has been more than a little truth some of these allegations.
It’s true that Father’s have had a bad rap - but in part it has to be said that we have deserved some of the criticism. It’s pleasing to me that at least among my peers I’m beginning to see a turnaround in this reputation. I’m hopeful that our kids will have a very different view on their fathers, and might create a completely different advert in years to come.
“F” is for your favourite occupation. (A dad is pictured playing rough and tumble with his two kids)
"A" is for the anniversaries your made special (three kids and babysitter watch through the window with smiling faces as dad takes mum out on a special date)
"T" is for talk and your sparkling conversation (dad is depicted laughing as the family play Pictionary at Christmas)
"H" is for the helpful things that you do (dad is shown fixing a bike with his son)
"E" is for each time you were thoughtful (a man is shown handing out surprise gifts as he returns from a business trip)
"R" is for the recitals that you attended (a father is shown tears streaming down his face as he watches his little girl sing for the first time on stage)
Let’s do it guys. Let’s model a different kind of fathering. Let’s leave a different generation.
