Dad’s being the superhero, like Superman, will have a weakness. That one thing that can bring him to his knees if delivered in too high a dose.
Dad’s see, hear and feel all the things that need fixing and doing around the house, with the family and at work. Like Superman, Superdads, have the power to fix and make things right in almost every situation given enough time, energy and resources.
It comes down to priorities what gets his attention…
Super-dad’s will come to the rescue and use their powers bringing about calm and restoring things back to normal. If these powers are constantly drawn on they will fatigue.
If adequate rest and relaxation is not taken our Super-dads can get into a funk.
Depression and other illnesses can start to take a hold and all around him are affected.
Super dads who have lost some of their powers find it hard to get back up to defend and do good for another day.
Superman has his Fortress of Solitude, his shed, where he goes to reflect, think things through after being challenged to the edge of his powers and ability or ever severely beaten by his arch enemy.
At the heart of our Superheroes is a deep sense of duty, obligation and love. Sometimes there absence and need for space can be seen as a desertion. This is how they work, this is how they grow stronger and come back to serve another day.
It’s the coping methods that we need to share and learn so that Super-dads get the time and space they need to rebuild while not allowing the world to fall apart in the mean time.
Routines that support good health, well being, self improvement, build on self respect and confidence, re-energize, develop creative thinking and explore their vision of the world. They are critical to a life of service…and ongoing super human feats.
Stuart Keith
Dad's My Hero 