Being a dad is pretty damn cool – most of the time anyways. There is something special about the bond between a father and his child that can sometimes be lost in the hectic world of work and every day life.

Just when you start to lose sight of this bond, you’ll share a moment with your child where you realize just how much it rocks to be a dad. Times like these are something extra special, life-changing perhaps.

1. You get to be there for your child as they conquer their fears.

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2. You get to teach your child the value of a hard day’s work.

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3. You get to share the power of a hug – in both good and bad times.

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4. You get to act like a kid and play, play, play.

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5. You get to show your child that they are important to you.

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6. You get to help your child reach new heights.

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7. You get to be a role model – whether you see it or not, your child is watching and learning.

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8. You get to show your child that anything is possible as long as you try your hardest.

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9. You get to see your child experience something for the first time.

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10. You get to help shape your child into an adult and watch them take on the world.

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