Fathers Day

[Booldawg]

My friend was rather cynical when he encapsulated his experiences of Fathers Day from his persepective as a dad when he told me; 'You have to go where they (mum and kids) want to go, you have to drive AND pay'. Does anyone share this view?

[kelsmels]

You are probably right. The best Fathers day (and Mothers Day) present would be to give them the day off being a parent!! That would really be a treat - as long as they deserve it. If they aren't very good fathers then perhaps Fathers Day should be about them looking after the kids all day and learning what it is all about and giving Mum a rest.

[redcrx]

I thought Fathers day was a day to celebrate being a father. Surely that then means celebrating with your children and partner? Its my partners first fathers day this year and also his first year without his dad, Id love to know what he may be expecting from it if it isnt to spend time with our son and myself

[ugly_bob]

I think you're right Booldawg - my sister wants to take my dad to Duxford on Sunday. He doesn't want to drive 30 miles to see the planes he's already seen. he'd much rather be in the pub.

I'm working, so have conveiniently sidestepped the whole issue. Bottle of whisky and a card. sorted.

[boobesque]

my dad and my partner both love spending time with the kids on fathers day, i would be horrified if my partner said he wanted to get away from our son on fathers day!

[~Wingnut~]

Same here Boob, hubby says the whole point of Father's day is to spend it with your family and to get a little spoilt!
It's what I get for Mother's Day and I wouldn't have it any other way :o)
Just what exactly would be the point in Father's Day if it wasn't to spend it with their family? If it wasn't for their kids they wouldn't have a chance to get spoilt on that one day. Sheesh! some people.....

[boobesque]

i know, i was quite gobsmacked when i read the question, and my partner was horrified!

I get a phonecall from my dad if i am not there early enough on fathers day to have breakfast with him!

[~Wingnut~]

awww that's sweet Boob :o)
Sadly my Dad passed away nearly 9 years ago, I'd do anything to be able spend Father's Day with him.

Hope you enjoy your Breakfast on Sunday with him, I think that's really sweet :o)

[boobesque]

aw how sad wingnut, i love my dad and i hate listening to the song Dance With My Father by Luthor Vandross!

I will give my dad an extra special hug now!

Will be thinking of you on sunday ((((hugs))))

[Gef]

I'll meet up with my children tomorrow and we will have a meal/drink. I am not expecting them to waste their money on cards and they know that they don't need to buy a card to say that they love me. Basically it will be like many other Sundays and I will pay - because I love them and they are "poor" students.

My own Dad died a few years ago and I think of him everyday anyway.

I just ignore all the commercialised rubbish about Father's Day, Mother's Day etc.

[maggie01]

My daughter took me out for Mothers day. My husband came too of course and tomorrow she will pay for my husbands meal for Father's day. This is what she wants to do and it's nice for my husband not to have to pay anything for a change.

[Beanmistriss]

My boyfriends daughter rang up yesterday and asked what he was doing for fathers day, he said well nothing and she said would you take me and my mate shopping then...... how nice, how thoughtful!

[Booldawg]

the point my friend was trying to make was that he didnt have alot of say in how fathers day was spent. If its your kids bday you ask them what they would like to do and he wanted maybe this same ethos put into practise for Fathers day