As a father, my child’s happiness is at the heart of many things that I do.  Sometimes it means putting my needs second to theirs, but if I can help make them happy, it is worth it.

Now, before I get too far into this, I should maybe clarify what I mean by “making them happy.”  I mean that I will make an effort to fulfill any kind of reasonable request that they make, but I will not spoil them because that would be wrong.

A good example would be something that my daughter asked me in the spring.  We were sitting on the couch watching a movie and she saw people swim with dolphins.  She asked if we could do that sometime, and I said I would see if we could.

I had to do some research and I was able to find a trip that we could afford.  Since I am a single parent, that sometimes isn’t an easy task.  But, I was able to take her to swim with dolphins in Tortola.  She had a wonderful time, and I don’t think that I have ever seen her smile so big in her life.

Though some people might think I spoil her, I just see it as making her wishes come true.  Isn’t that how every father wants their daughter to be treated?

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