Great Dads

In this article, I would like to share some stories about wonderful fathers that I, as a teacher, have come to know.

A few days ago, I went into the school office and saw a parent talking to the school administrator. I greeted him. Hearing my greeting, he turned around and greeted me by name. I was surprised because I didn't know him. When he went to sit on a bench to wait for his child to come home, the school administrator told me that he was the father of K. (a student in 10th grade).

Actually, we met and greeted each other a couple of times in front of the school gate, but it was only a fleeting encounter, so I didn't recognize him. Afterwards, I sat on a park bench and chatted with him. He told me about K.'s misfortune from the moment he was born. Then he talked about his perseverance, love, and guidance for his child after finishing 12th grade. He's a wonderful father, just like the fathers I'll share below.

The father encouraged his daughter before she took her high school graduation exam.

Transferring schools will help reduce academic pressure on my child.

During recess one afternoon, the students surrounded me, asking all sorts of questions. The time we spent sharing wasn't long, but it left a lasting impression on both of us, teacher and students, with practical life lessons. The most memorable thing was what Bảo Trúc (a student in 8th grade who had recently transferred to my school) shared.

I met this girl's father at the parent-teacher meeting at the beginning of the school year (although I'm not the homeroom teacher, I often pay attention to the young students and talk to their parents). This father shared that he transferred his daughter to our school (even though it's much further than her old school in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City) to relieve her of academic pressure. From what he said, I could feel the father's love for his daughter expressed through very practical actions.

Bao Truc recounted that her father often takes the family out on weekends, sometimes within the city, and other times to tourist destinations in neighboring provinces. She told this with great pride, which made me happy too. Not everyone can do it when a father takes his children and other family members out on weekends, dedicating time to them.

Lessons learned from dropping off and picking up children.

I also greatly admire the father of student MT. T. has studied at my school for two years (grades 8 and 9). His home is very far away (further than Suoi Tien Tourist Area, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City), but his father picks him up every day.

With the right learning environment, T. made significant progress. This achievement was partly thanks to her homeroom teacher's dedicated teaching and support, who never shied away from even the most challenging cases.

But more than anyone else, it was her father. I had the opportunity to chat with him dozens of times at the parent-teacher meeting table right at the security gate (we often had tea and coffee with the security guard before and after school).

I am very pleased with your parenting methods. And I understand the heart of a father for his child who is somewhat less fortunate. Your parenting methods have helped your child overcome real-life obstacles.

In the recent 10th grade entrance exam, T. passed the entrance exam to a public school near our home. We are very happy and proud of her achievement.

These parents are always there to support their children on their learning journey.

ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTO: NHAT THINH

As for My Tan's father, every afternoon when he picks his daughter up from school, he still takes the time to sit and have tea with the security guard. During that time, he also gets to relax, temporarily setting aside his work, enjoying a cup of tea and chatting with many people. And most importantly, he lets his daughter have some extra time to play with her friends in the schoolyard. Even though it's just a little time each afternoon, it's a spiritual gift he gives to his daughter.

Books to give to children

Tấn Hoàng's father is also very special. Every afternoon when he picks up his son, he waits for him for an hour, sometimes even longer. He uses that time so his son can play more with his friends, especially to improve his health at the martial arts training room.

He's also a very thoughtful father, placing two age-appropriate newspapers at the school each week so his son can read them during recess. Even more special is that he readily buys books – classic works – for his son to read, as the boy is avid reader. And those moments of father and son together in the schoolyard are very touching and endearing.

These are the practical and heartfelt words and actions that a father dedicates to his child. That's how simple and meaningful the ideal fathers are in my eyes!

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