Since we wrote a paper on fatherhood in my Family Relations class I thought I'd post some of my opinions. My main thought is that there are two sides to parenthood; a work oriented side and a loving and nurturing side. Both parts are very necessary. Many fathers and mothers think that providing for the physical needs of the family is enough; that that is all it takes to be a good parent. The truth is this is only half of the work. People need their emotional needs fulfilled; it is just as necessary to life as eating and breathing. Being a good parent means moving past comfort zones and improving, daily. It means going through the awkward talks and all of the struggles children face. A big part of being a good parent is also restraint; punishments are used to teach children not to let out uncontrolled emotions. Parenthood is a big job and something that takes a lot of work, but yet is one of the most rewarding jobs we can ever take on.