dad
His dad was always drawn to the side of the picture and much larger than anyone else in the family. [1]
A “dad” does not always have to be a child’s biological father. [2]
Matthew drew me pictures as we began talking more and more. [...] If a problem is going on at home, the child brings it with them to school. [...] Dedicated to my father who was the first man I ever loved. [...] If you are married, continue growing and supporting each other in the parenting role. [1]
… proof of paternity has been intrinsically problematic and so social rules often determined who would be regarded as a father, e.g. the husband of the mother. [2]
The cause was never known, but his mom had told Matthew that his dad was “lost” and needed time to find himself. [1]
An increased amount of father’child involvement has also proven to increase a child’s social stability, educational achievement, and even their potential to have a solid marriage as an adult. [2]
Healthy, engaged dads give our children 5 important gifts. [1]
When the biological father dies, or divorces, the mother may marry a second one who becomes the stepfather of the child. [...] The verb “to father” means to procreate or to sire a child from which also derives the gerund “fathering”. [2]
If you are divorced, remember you broke the marriage bond, not the parenting bond! [...] The garden was full of butterflies and his story affected me so much so that every time I see a butterfly now I think of Matthew. [1]
A common observation among scholars is that the authority of the father and of the political leader are closely intertwined, that there is a symbolic identification between domestic authority and national political leadership. [2]
Sources:
[1] Dad, Please Come Home | Love and Relationships | a Chron.com blog
[2] Father - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia