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Tuesday, January 24, 2006 * (72) fathers then & now...

Fathers of 1900 didn't have it nearly as good as fathers of today but they did have a few advantages:

In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English.
Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.

In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success.
Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home.

In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived.
Today, a father must know how to breathe and make sure film is in the video camera.

In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons.
Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes even if they were sliding naked down an icicle.

In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business.
Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from school long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the DVD.

In 1900, a father smoked a pipe.
If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on lip cancer.

In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, "Wake up, it's time for school."
Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4am, shouting: "Wake up, it's time for my swim practice."

In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the dinner table.
Today, a father comes home to a note: "Ah Boy's at soccer, Ah Girl's at ballet, I'm at salsa, dinner's in the microwave."

In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing.
Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, "WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE..."

In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles.
Today, a father spends $800 at Toys 'R' Us, and the kid screams: "I wanted XBox 360!"

In 1900, a happy meal was when Father shared funny stories around the table.
Today, a happy meal is what Dad buys at McDonald's.

In 1900, a father was involved if he spanked the kid now and then.
Today, a father's involved only if he coaches soccer and is an active PTA member.

In 1900, when fathers entered the room, children often rose to attention.
Today, kids glance up and grunt, "Dad, you're invading my space."

In 1900, fathers threatened their daughters' suitors with shotguns if the girl came home late.
Today, fathers break the ice by saying, "So... how long have you had that earring?"

In 1900, fathers were never truly appreciated.
In 2006, fathers are never truly appreciated.

LAST, BUT NOT LEAST...
In 1900, kids tell mum they are dating and let mum tell dad about it.
In 2006, kids tell mum they are dating and let mum tell dad about it.

Poor things, dads are always the last to know anything!

the pig oinked at 12:38 PM

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