31 Beautiful Photos That Show What Single Fatherhood Really Looks Like

31 Beautiful Images That Show What Single Fatherhood Really Looks Like

In 1960, about 14 percent of single parent households were headed by dads. Today, that figure is up to 24 percent, according to a Pew report.

That increase has been attributed to both the rise of divorce rates and non-marital births since 1960, but also is a sign of fathers' changing role in society. In everyday life, the title of Single Father means "being a best friend, a hero, a teacher, a listener and a shoulder to cry on," according to dad Josh Porter. Alfredo Rodriguez adds, "It means that all pictures of us together are selfies. Otherwise I'm never in the picture."

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Roberto Ramírez
When you play both roles in a child's life, sometimes you have to look the part.
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Karone Edge
Being that one special person who lights up her eyes when I come home from work. No matter how tired and sleepy I am it makes my day to stay up and read to her and play with her until she's ready for bed. It's a lot of work but I wouldn't trade my angel for anything in the world!
3
Lucas Lockwood
They are a part of who I am. Always present.
4
Robert Earls
It means lots of laughter, plenty of hugs, and routine.
5
Alfredo Rodriguez
It means that all pictures of us together are selfies. Otherwise I'm never in the picture.
6
Eric Williams
It means being there for your kids no matter what.
7
Ryan Mahar
Getting to enjoy life without petty stress and be able to enjoy more, rather than thinking it's over.
8
Tim Groshong
Letting your daughter paint your nails because that's what she likes to do.
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Miso Grey
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Simon Lesmo
It means fun and hard work (lots of hard work) rolled into one, 24/7.
11
Chris Robison
Being a single dad of three girls means tears, laughs, arguments, knots in hair, goofy selfies, misunderstandings, marathon "Monster High" watching and clothes.
12
Mazi Merritt
My lil' man.
13
Jon Vaughn
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Felix Herrera
It means living my life so my daughter feels happy and loved.
15
Charlie Kramer
I’ve been my daughter's only parent since her mom died in 2011. What a gift to be the father of this amazing girl. I teach her love, strength, resilience, persistence. She teaches me the same things.
16
Josh Porter
Being a single father is being a best friend, a hero, a teache,r a listener, a shoulder to cry on, kissing boo-boos away and LEARNING.
17
Matthew Brown
Being her everything.
18
Adam Howton
Being a single father isn't an easy job. I have three amazing kids and while I was single their smiles made everything worthwhile and let me know I was doing the right thing and made me want to be the best dad I could be.
19
Jonathan Fried
At times it can get tough not having the other partner to help or be a part of there life but I do everything I can to keep them smiling. When you're having a tough day and you see those boys smile and say "Daddy, I love you" will always turn your day around.
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David Cassanova
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Dan Jozic
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Patrick J Keating
23
John Ligouri III
Spending time with my boys. That's what's important.
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Brandon Vargas
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Eric Edr Dorn
My daughter has made me 100 times the man I was. In all aspects! She's my "why" in life for sure!
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Raymond Dufresne Hsc
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Floyd Felix Ortiz
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David Combs
For me it means lots of love in the few days I do get with her. Love, hugs, kisses, cuddles and lots and lots of tears when she goes back to her mother.
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Steve Pownell
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Joe Zumbo
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Anil Mani
If ever I had to do it all again, I would. He made be proud by his achievements in all the sporting events he excelled in. And now, he has made me proud by completing his MBA.

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