Today's Business Lessons
Father’s values are family values
(The Philippine Star)
Updated June 16, 2013
Somebody once said, “Father’s Day was both a joy and a worry as my
kids were growing up. I was always afraid they were going to give me a
present that I couldn’t afford.”
What’s the definition of a dad? What are the characteristics of a
father? Here’s an old material somebody posted in the net, and I’d like
to share this with you:
BECAUSE I’M A DAD…
• I must hold the television remote control in my hand while I watch
TV. If the thing has been misplaced, I’ll miss a whole show looking for
it, though one time I was able to survive by holding a calculator.
• When I lock my keys in the car, I will fiddle with a wire clothes
hanger and ignore your suggestions that we call road service until long
after hypothermia has set in. Oh, and when the car isn’t running very
well, I will pop the hood and stare at the engine as if I know what I’m
looking at. If another guy shows up, one of us will say to the other, “I
used to be able to fix these things, but now, with all these computers
and everything, I wouldn’t know where to start.”
• When I catch a cold, I need someone to bring me soup and take care
of me while I lie in bed and moan. You never get as sick as I do, so for
you this isn’t an issue.
• I can be relied upon to purchase basic groceries at the store, like
milk or bread. I can’t be expected to find exotic items like “cumin” or
“tofu”. For all I know, these are the same thing. And never, under any
circumstances, expect me to pick up a copy of Cosmo or Better Homes
& Gardens.
• When one of our appliances stops working, I will insist on taking
it apart, despite evidence that this will just cost me twice as much
once the repair person gets here and has to put it back together.
• I don’t think we’re all that lost, and no, I don’t think we should
stop and ask someone. Why would you listen to a complete stranger – how
could HE know where we’re going?
• You don’t have to ask me if I liked the movie. Chances are, if you’re crying at the end of it, I didn’t.
• I think what you’re wearing is fine. I thought what you were
wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes is fine.
With the belt or without it looks fine. Your hair is fine. You look
fine. Can we just go now?
If you see, hear and observe a person do the things mentioned, then you can be sure he’s a dad.
Fathers should exercise their spiritual and moral leadership in the
home in order to raise families that would help build positive
communities.
This year, Jollibee is celebrating their 35th anniversary, and part
of their celebrations is launching their Third Jollibee Family Values
Awards. I’ve been blessed with the honor of joining the board of judges
in selecting five exemplary families nationwide that embody cherished
Filipino values and serve as an inspiration to others through their good
deeds. It’s admirable for a company like this to use its resources to
emphasize the important role of families in building up the community.
The search will also be open to OFW families across the globe via the
Jollibee-Coca-Cola Global Pinoy Family of the Year Award. This is a good
thing, and I’m so privileged to be a part of the search.
The role of the father in the family is central and crucial. Thank
God for fathers who not only gave us life but also taught us how to
live.
Happy Father’s Day!
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