The National Dad's Matter!™ Project
"Dad Quotes™"
These Dad Quotes™ are from fathers and grandfathers
connected to National Dads Matter!™ Project Schools and Programs.
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"If a child grows up without a father, then they are going to fill that void with something else and that may not be a good thing." Matt Burton, Illinois |
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"I play house with her now and then. She’s even gotten me into a tea party a couple of times." John Turpin, Illinois |
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"“Keep the communication lines open between you and your kids. Regardless of what your kids do, they need to know they can always come and talk to you or their mother."" Jonathan Baker, Illinois Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"I get happy every time I see him. I wonder how he's going to grow up and how life will be for him, what kind of man he's going to grow into." Derron Washington , Illinois |
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"Whatever I do, it's because of the love that I have…. She always says, ‘I love you Daddy, you are the best.’" Jesus Urbina, Illinois |
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""I think it’s sad more dads don’t get involved with their children. They’re missing out.”" Cory Link, Illinois |
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"He's getting big. He has vocabulary, a look, a talk, and a walk. Sometimes I can see myself in him." Brian Smith, Circleville, Ohio |
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"You have to sit down with your kids and you have to talk to them. You give them a better shot in life if you're really involved with them." Toby Myers, Illinois Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"I couldn't imagine my life without him, that's for sure. He just brings my spirit up. If I'm ever down or worried about things, I just look at him." Josh Marsh, Illinois |
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"I get irritated in the grocery store when I see parents yelling at their kids and cursing. That's not the way you talk to your kids." Chuck Kinkaid, Illinois |
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"I'm going to be as good of a father to him as I can be. That's the only reason I get up and go to work every morning— because of him." Matthew Lindsey, Lockbourne, Ohio Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"I try to teach them honesty and how to treat everyone fairly…. If they do that, they will get along with anybody. To be honest is the most important thing." Daniel Genisio, Galesburg, Illinois |
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"She will come up to you and hug you and tell you she loves you and you just know it's true. It's awesome. It makes me think I'm doing a good job." Brian Cook, Monmouth, Illinois |
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"I want to be someone that they’re proud to look up to and call ‘Dad.’" Travis Snyder, Monmouth, Illinois |
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"I’m dedicated to being a father for life…. Family should be number one in everyone's life." Brandon Ramirez, Galesburg, IL |
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"My kids keep me going. They’ve made me a man." Delbert Thompson, Kirkwood, Illinois Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"I think the kids trust you more when you’re a part of their lives at an earlier level and they know you'll always be there." Ronnell Capers, Galesburg, Illinois |
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"Fatherhood is very rewarding and challenging. Those kids keep you going." Chris Klick, Monmouth, Illinois |
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"Everybody makes mistakes. It’s better to learn and move on than to sit and dwell on a mistake." Robert Faulkner, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Get The Down To Earth Dad Monthly Newsletter! |
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"Be there for your kids. Sometimes you have to put your own wants and desires aside for their success." Eric Anderson, Idaho Falls, Idaho |
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