Care and quiet strength: What makes Fathers so special?

From your first steps to your biggest dreams, a father often stands quietly in the background, watching, guiding, and cheering you. He may not always say it in words, but his actions speak volumes. A father is your friend and protector. He is the one who shows you how to ride your bike, helps with your school projects, and teaches you how to stand tall and face challenges. Through his care and quiet strength, he becomes a teacher with the best advice. For many kids, fathers are their first hero and first love. Someone they look up to with admiration and trust. Whether it's tying your shoelaces, fixing something broken around the house, helping you study, or waiting up till you get back from a party, his love is a contestant.

Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. It is dedicated to recognizing and honouring fathers and father figures for all they do. It's time to thank them for their love and guidance. On this special day. Join us as we explore what makes fathers’ special.

First teacher

Surely, we all remember the little lessons our fathers taught us when we were children, whether it was crossing the road, teaching us to solve math problems, or handling real-world situations; fathers are our first teachers. Their lessons go beyond books, they teach us how to be kind, how to face failure, how to fix things, and yes how to never give up. A father helps us shape the way we see and understand the world.

Source of support and strength

There is something deeply comforting about a father's presence, like how he gently places his hands on your head when you are feeling low. Maybe you just failed a math test, or did not clear an interview you were hoping for. Fathers may not say much, but their quiet gestures always say, 'I'm here for you.' They are the ones who we turn to when things feel too heavy and lift us up when we fall. Their support is steady like a rock. A father’s belief in us helps us believe in ourselves.

Leads by example

Fathers teach us every single day through their actions. Whether it is waking up early to go to work, helping around the house, or treating people with kindness and respect, we learn by watching. We see how they stay calm in tough times, how they always put families first and how they keep going even when things are not easy. Without even realising it, their everyday choices shape how we grow. The way they live becomes a quiet guide we carry inside us, like a compass that helps us choose the right path.

A lifelong friend

For many of us, father is our first hero, the one who helps us fix broken toys, answers questions, and makes us feel safe. As we grow older, that hero becomes something even more special, a friend. He is someone you can talk to when life gets confusing, someone who gives advice without judging or just shares a warm smile when we have had a long day. Be it helping with a school project, staying up late to help you study, or just chatting about life over a cup of tea, his presence is always by your side.

Love through simple everyday acts

Fathers might not always say how much they love you, but you can feel it in the little things they do. It is in the way he wakes up early to drop you to school, or how they quietly fix what's broken. They wait for you to get home safely, even if they have to get to work early in the morning. Sometimes they leave that last piece of cake on the plate, hoping you will take it. These small, everyday moments may seem ordinary, but they carry a deep quiet love, the kind that stays with you even when nothing is spoken.

Fathers shape our lives in so many ways, they may not always show their love with words, but their steady presence, guidance, and sacrifices create a foundation of strength we carry with us. As mentors, and special friends, fathers are truly special. Celebrating them means recognizing the many roles they play not just on Father’s Day but every day.