After Paul’s post yesterday about the difficulties of adjusting to fatherhood, I started to wonder how a father can overcome all of those difficulties to become the stuff of legend. No man can be all things to all people, or all children, but surely there are a few qualities that can endear him to the hearts of his children while his laundry skills are lacking. What are the special qualities of a good father, even if still an imperfect man?

What qualities and attributes do special men in your life have that make them great fathers?

What things have you worked on as a father to become a better one?