Was Your Father a Positive Role Model?

Bill at Inside Fatherhood asked an excellent question:

Was your father a positive role model and did his parenting style influence how you raise your children?

I voted “mixed.” My father has always been supportive of me, but I’ve been uncomfortable with the way he treats my mother. He was also either working or doing his one hobby throughout my youth (and still today). So if I wasn’t working with him (after school, summer vacation, renovation projects), then I wouldn’t see him often. Different generation I guess.

So as it relates to my own children, I try to see my children morning and night. I don’t have any hobbies (other than late night blogging and podcasting), so I’m there for the family during non-work hours/days. I can’t say I’m a positive role model, but I try to be physically accessible/present.

Please go over there and take Bill’s poll. I’m curious to see the votes/comments.
Thanks.
-BD