Arturo

Being a Dad goes beyond being the sperm donor or a father. You need to be a lot of things rolled in one for your kid; a friend, brother, confidant, mentor, role model, teacher, drinking buddy (when your kid is old enough), coach (for those who play sports), etc. My Dad was and is still all these to me.

I’m a father of four adult children now. I have two grandkids too. For me, fatherhood is also a combination of fatherhood and motherhood. My wife helps me out in parenthood. We promote good healthy living to our children. So we enjoy walking together.

Being a father means just transferring the genes to another generation. It also means transferring my value, belief, culture, and relationship style.

Being a father holds many responsibilities. I try to be positive and spread love and care because my son looks up to me since I am his role model. I play many roles in my kids’ life. Being a father means that I am also a playmate, teacher, friend and confidant to my children.

Being a dad means something different, something unique… an ordinary common man, went to be a dad with a new kind of identity. So that was a really unique dimension of life.. I’m an advisor, I am a friend, I’m a guide and inspiration, motivation, so many things for my son.

Being a dad means we let go of our children. As they grow up, they’ll be more and more independent and there will come a time that you know, probably in Canada by the time they’re 18 or 21. They’ll either be on their own. So we only have like, let’s say 17, 20 years of influence with our children and it’s just preparing to let them go.

I raised by a disciplinarian dad, resulting in a  not-so-good relationship with him growing up. I’ve decided that when time comes I’ll be a dad, I’ll be more approachable, more patient, and more understanding so I’ll develop a closer bond between me and my son.

If you can’t give your kids what they want today, tomorrow, you won’t have time to give them anything. The things that they want now will be meaningless to them tomorrow.

While I was in Nepal, my role was different. After being here, my role is different. That’s why certainly, I am fulfilling much more responsibility than other common men. Being a father is a challenge. I had to cut up my aspirations, will and aspirations on behalf of my daughters.

Being a dad is like a road with a continuous journey. My love for my daughter and my family is everlasting whatever circumstances it may be. I enjoy every moment that I spent with my daughter even though we have misunderstandings s sometimes.

I feel very fortunate being a dad. I became very active and vibrant when I became a dad. It’s a very positive environment for me. We share stories and by doing that, we educate each other.