Why Did God Create Dads?

   “God created dads so they could wrestle with their daughters or their sons or wife,” says Kaitlin, 8.

   You’ve got to be tough to live in Kaitlin’s house. Yes, God created dads to wrestle, but also “to hug on,” says Taylor, 7.

   “Sometimes dads like to show off, but the rest of the time, they’re playful,” says Kristen, 8. “They’re all big kids, and they always will be. Most of the time, they just want to be loved. You can tell they love you.”

   “Kristen, I’m glad your dad knows how to have fun, but you can bet he’s more mature than you think.”

   “Dads are a pushover,” says Elizabeth, 9: “I think God created dads so they can fall for your little face. Also, they can buy you anything you want when you say ‘please daddy.’ They always fall for that!” Lauren, 10, adds: “God created dads to tell you ‘yes’ when your mom says ‘no.’”

   Well, a daughter’s plea and face can be irresistible, but a father who loves his daughter will say “no” sometimes.

   “If it wasn’t for dads, most moms would never go camping and fishing,” says Adrienne, 10: “Moms wouldn’t dare go without electricity, bait a hook or touch a de ...

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