Though my wife thinks I'm mad, I know I'll drop my daughter to the parties she's invited to. I'll want her friends to say, 'Wow what a handsome father you have!' When she's with her boyfriend in the backseat of our car, I'll be at the wheel, driving her around. - Shahrukh
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants to be a proud father who supports his daughter's social life and looks good to her friends.
- In plain terms
- I want to be the cool dad who drives my daughter to parties.
- What can you take from it?
- Fatherhood involves pride in being present for your children's milestones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define a good parent?
- What role does appearance play in parenting?
Another view
Focusing too much on image might overshadow genuine connection.
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