16 Dads Who Went Above And Beyond For Their Kids

By Editorial Staff in Feel Good On 3rd December 2016

Dads have been getting a lot of negative attention for a long time. There seems to be this idea going around that dads are somehow not as engaged or as attentive as moms. This is just not the case for so many kids. There are lots of dads out there, most dads I'd say, who really want the best for their kids. They really try. Then there are the dads who deserve an award for how hard they try. Some of the dads you're about to meet have made it their duty as fathers to do seriously awesome things and make memories their kids will never forget. The internet won't forget either.

#1 The Guy From High School Who Covered Everything In Electrical Tape Has Kids Now

Childhood is about Mario Kart and imagination. For some dads, adulthood is about the same. This dad used his imagination and love of Mario to make this amazing pair of race cars!

#2 "Connor's Day"

Connor Harrison had beat cancer twice before age 12. When his parents were told the cancer was back, they were also told that this time, he had 11 weeks to live. His father, Scott, knew that Connor wanted to see a car show, but there were none in the area. The dad appealed to the internet and it responded with nearly 2200 cars and 4000 people.Connor didn't know his cancer had come back and everyone was told not to mention it to him. They let him enjoy his day all thanks to his loving father.

#3 Take Her Doll To Work Day

When this tough trucker was asked by his little girl to babysit her doll, he didn't laugh (maybe on the inside) or dismiss the request as silly. Not only did he take the dolly to work, but he chronicled their day together with photos. Here she is comfortably seated in the front with a seat belt because safety first!

#4 This Dad Build A Friggin' Spaceship

Fashioned out of love, creativity and time (the hardest thing to make), this is Noah's spaceship. His crafty father put this together, and the detail is very impressive. Love is one heck of a motivator.

#5 "We're Out, Like You Now"

This letter was posted online and exploded. People everywhere were deeply touched reading this letter from a father to his gay son. It reads:"Nate,"I overheard your phone conversation with Mike last night about your plans to come out to me. The only thing I need you to plan is to bring home OJ and bread after class. We are out, like you now."I've known you were gay since you were six, I've loved you since you were born.- Dad"

#6 A Good Father Makes Lessons Impactful And Unforgettable

When his daughters wanted to wear short shorts, he said, "Oh no, allow me" and taught them a lesson no one will forget. He's one dad who went above and beyond with teaching lessons. This might follow them through college.

#7 Oh, The Places This Book Went

Oh,The Places You Will Go is a classic Dr. Seuss book most of us remember from childhood. One father purchased a copy and for 13 years asked every one of his daughter's teachers/coaches/mentors to write her something special. On graduation day, he presented her with what might be the most important memento she may ever get."Sitting there reading through this book there are encouraging and sweet words from every teacher I love and remember through my years in this small town," wrote the daughter. "My early teachers mention my 'Pigtails and giggles,' while my high school teachers mention my 'Wit and sharp thinking..' But they all mention my humor and love for life."

#8 The Littlest Things Mean The Most

Parents can't just tell a kid to read, they have to show a kid to read. This dad is demonstrating that reading is fun and can pass the time on smelly public transit. He even gave up his seat for his little girl. The redditor who posted this image titled it, "After a long day of work, this Dad still knows what his real job is."

#9 What Wheelchair?

This deliciously adorable ice cream truck is more than super cute. It's a lovely idea thought up by a father who wants what every parent wants: to make their child happy. That's why he designed and built this ice cream truck costume so when his son is wheeling around, it looks as though he's driving a truck. You can hardly tell there is a wheelchair in there. It plays music and everything!

#10 The Most Embarrassing Dad In The World

Nothing better than growing up with a father who has a sense of humor. Dale Price has been internet-labeled as the most embarrassing dad in the world because he literally makes embarrassing his son a daily routine. A couple years ago, Dale dressed up in a Charger's football uniform with helmet to wave to his son on the second day of high school (he waved normally the first day). This became a daily tradition, and since his son's first day of high school, he has been a mermaid, a doctor and these lovely numbers. So much work, but so much love and sweet teen cringing.

#11 Transformer Baby

This is a lot of work for one costume. This dad built this massive, exceedingly well-executed Transformer ensemble since, well, babies this young are usually a flower or a kitten for Halloween. HIS baby was going to outdo the whole town.

#12 He Wore A Skirt So His Son Could Feel More Comfortable

Nils Pickert is a dad who puts his money where his mouth is. He believes in gender equality but not just in the idealistic "we should be more flexible with gender roles" kind of equality. "I'm not one of those academic daddies that ramble about gender equality during their studies and then, as soon as a child's in the house, still relapse into those fluffy gender roles."He lives it with his son. The two lived in an open-minded part of Germany where Nils' little boy was comfortable in a dress. When they moved to a smaller, more conservative town, the boy was met with mixed feelings and awkward looks. That's when Nils started wearing a skirt. Father and son can be seen strolling around town like this.

#13 Two Of A Kind

After his son Gabriel Marshall was diagnosed with cancer, Josh Marshall and the rest of the Marshall family was shocked. Childhood cancer is one of the hardest realities a family could face. The eight-year-old boy has anaplastic astrocytoma, a type of rare brain cancer. He needed a surgery that left this scar on his head. As this is both a reminder of cancer and a distinctive feature few others share, the scar must have been hard for Gabriel to get used to. So that his son doesn't feel alone, Josh got a tattoo identical to Gabriel's scar.

#14 Anything For Her

A father will do anything to crack a smile. This little girl will never forget this moment. Don't try this at home, I don't trust those chairs.

#15 Every Day Since 2008

This image was posted to reddit with the title "This guy has drawn on his kids' lunch bags everyday... since 2008." Upon clicking the link, you find this is only a small part of a massive collection of what looks like hundreds of sandwich bags, each totally different from the last. When creative people become parents, awesome things happen.

#16 Amazing Idea From An Amazing Father

Halloween is all about candy but for some kids, health problems get in the way. This letter was written by a father named Allen and delivered to all of the neighbors with toys attached. It explains that his son Fletcher has epilepsy and needs to keep a strict diet that disallows ALL candy. Instead, he asked the community to give his boy the toy he provided when he knocks on their door. This way, Fletcher can participate with his friends without indulging and triggering a seizure.