What Does it Mean to be a Dad? | The Fatherhood Project

This week we sit down with Dads to find out what it means to be a good dad. All of us are affected by our father. Maybe he wasn't there, maybe he was there too much. What did your parents do right and what did they do wrong?

Filmmaker Corbyn Tyson explores what it means to be a good dad. This is a series that looks at what it means to be a father today and the role our dads played in our lives.

Written and produced by Corbyn Tyson
twitter: @corbyntyson

Crew:
Matt Youngblood
Jared Cacciatore
Frankie Fabre

Special Thanks:
SVL Productions
Anchored Men's Conference

Music: Shelter by Louis

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[MDane]

I honestly could not have asked for a better farther than the one good blessed me with. He's a father to nine children, works hard to provide for all of us and foster our dreams, stays connected to us, and is deeply rooted in Christ. I just love him so much.

[titania]

My father is absolutely my best friend and I'm so grateful.

[maiag]

When my dad was growing up, he said his father was an idiot. His father hit him, swore at him and did worse too. His dad died when he was 12. My dad had then decided that he would be a different type of father. A loving caring one, who did not beat his kids and treated them like little angels. I am glad he is a father just like he said he wanted to be. I love my dad, for supporting me and never giving up on us and also for the love and devotion you put into the role of being a father, I love you daddy
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[MrStarfox]

My Adopted dad was my Hero, And will always be my role model, he was great to us and my adopted mom, what more could you ask for.

[jordanb]

I can relate so much to the man in the blue collared shirt so much . Having your father pass away and not even having one really puts a void in your heart. But after having a son yourself you can fill yourself feeling so much better. Like the hole in your life is actually being filled.

[snaxaday]

My father is the reason I love camping, xtreme sports, crafting and good music he also gave me unique traits and qualities. though he passed away when I was in elementary what we had in comon will always bring happiness to me and allow me to remember his wonderful spirit and strength. he gave me love that would never leave.

[Himaryous]

My dad was a wonderful man but he died when I was 4 in part because he didn't take good enough care of himself.   Gentlemen if you have kids, you owe it to them to take reasonable steps to be around as long as possible.  If you smoke, please give your best effort to quitting or at least cutting way back.  If you drink more than a few drinks a week please think about cutting back and if someone who loves you thinks you have a drinking problem, please quit.  See a doctor at least once a year, get your tests.  Take your blood pressure medication.  Exercise.  Do the basic things so that your child won't ever have to say "Why didn't he love me enough to try harder to stick around?"

[JoeGaudet]

My mother has NPD and my dad is an enabler.  I am an identical twin, but my brother was always the golden child.  My older sister, who is 33, still lives at home and my brother and sister are brainwashed by my parents.  I'm the outcast in the family because I stood up for myself and didn't allow myself to be emotionally abused anymore.  I will not allow myself to become my father.  Surround yourselves around positive people.  Get the toxic individuals out of your life.  

It's a horrible situation that not many people know about because my family hides it well.  Knowing what I know now, I see how bad my parents were growing up.  I'm so grateful I got help and noticed the signs.  

[yeseniarosales]

Hearing the men in this video makes me feel depressed. Depression is something that I'm actually struggling with right now and it doesn't help that I hide it with a smile and my parents say, " I had it worse" or "It happens to everybody." It does. But I needed their support. I'm sixteen and I am grateful for what they have taught me when they were actually there so that when I grow up I learn and experience.

[JesusNoland]

There is instruction on how to be a great father, it is the Word of God. I was blessed with a Father who was not afraid to cry in front of me. Never abused me or my family. Provided for me and yet was transparent with his faults. My dad is not perfect but he showed me who was, God in heaven. I know that my life has been enriched by my dad and I cannot wait to love my own children. Thanks for the video and mad respect to the guys in this video for stepping up and being fathers or wanting to be fathers and sharing their personal lives with us.

[myheartwillstopinjoy]

I was always my dad's favorite daughter, he used to Pat my head and tell me that he loves me. He used to help me with homework, and give me life lessons that stick with me until today.

Unfortunately, he was an ill man, one who always struggled to be a good dad, a good husband, a good friend and a good doctor despite his poor health. When he became very ill, I was the only one who could take care of him, while my mom had to work to support us and my siblings studied far from home, so I cooked his meals, and watched TV with him during the long days he had to spend laying on the bed, that made us closer than ever. Eventually, after many sleepless nights throwing up, after months of unbearable pain, after suffering very much, he died in 2013 at the age of 43, leaving 11 years old me and my family, to later discover I have the same kind of illness as he did.



Dad, you're in my heart, you are my most beloved one. I hope you're in paradise now

[GirlofGlamour]

my dad literally lived 5 minutes away from me almost my whole life and never called me once. He brought me flowers for my 13th birthday but wouldnt have know about it if i hadnt told him anything a few days before. its the only time he's ever told me happy birthday. when me and my sister would try to go visit him he would somehow find a reason to have to go out of town or to the store, even when we called before the short walk over and he was home. when i graduated high school he went into a big spill about wanting to help me in whatever way he could. Well a couple years later I asked for help getting a car and he heavily procrastinated about it. He left a voicemail on my phone by mistake talking about me and my sister and how we only talk to him when we need something and all kind of bad stuff about us. I havent spoken to him since. I have no reason to because I don't need him for anything.

[cristinaariza]

My dad is a great, wise man and I've been very lucky. I've made mistakes too but I've learned from them and hopefully can pass this advice on to my son/daughter... I accept parenting isn't easy and this won't come with a handbook but I am ready... 7 months until life begins :)

[marblelegends-mastersofmar]

I love my Dad. It has been nearly 4 years since he left us for the better place. 
I love my Kids. My oldest is 30. This is a blessing to be close to your children. 
I love being a father, nothing else comes first. Coach, friend, and pillar! Thats what we do best!

[meganhartman]

Love this!  Thank you, SoulPancake!  I had a wonderful father, and I can't wait to see how great a father my husband will be.

[elnidofamilycentersearlyhe]

Great Video! The impact that dads have on their families is so huge, show your appreciation for your dad this father's day. And, if you didnt have a positive father figure in your life, then choose to be that person for your kids. Happy Father's day !

[patrickessiaw]

I am so thankful that my father is God fearing, loving, caring, and he always makes me feel better when I am sad. He has the perfect sense of humor and is very dear to my heart

[kratosofsparta]

im completely different than most dads. I tell my girls I love them everyday I cuddle them and play with them all the time. my dad was more like these guys dads kinda cold, but I knew he loved me. he just had a hard time showing it.

[KennethWarner]

This is so awesome on so many different levels! You hit all the aspects of the types of fathers we may have, good or bad. I love my dad, but it always pains me to see that isn't always the case with others.

[IAmLovingDad]

What a great piece! Thank you for sharing. "It's being there that counts!" --simple statement, yet so profound