||My Father, My Hero||

Just the way mothers play an important role in a child's upbringing, a father plays a critical role as well. It is said that a child needs it's mother the most, but it needs a father too. A father does not only support his child financially, but also emotionally as well. They make the children realize that their importance in one's life which results in the development of high self-esteem and confidence.

Most children look up to their father as their role model. A father enhances their child's intellectual development. Most of the time, it's the father who is the strict one among the parents, and responsible for disciplining their child. Young minds of children tend to be curious, with thousands of questions bubbling in their mind. Fathers tend to be one who solves the mysteries of life and gives advice about several things.

Lastly, a father teaches their child about survival, and many other life lessons.

He is a mentor.

my single father and I...

Being a single parent isn't easy but it being a single-father is even more difficult.

There are many hardships which single-fathers have to face, especially if their child is a toddler. During this phase, a child needs their mother the most to pamper and nurture them.

Another challenge is related to financial matters. Single-fathers, or mothers, have to work, whilst giving sufficient time to their offspring. Facing this crisis would be easy without the support of close relatives, friends and/or parents. Also, the elder family members can guide and help the single parent.