Kristin_Tallent's Blog

A father's relationship with his children is one that is irreplaceable. If you look at the world of sports, you see several examples of how fathers influenced their son's or daughter's career path. Dale Earnhardt Jr. followed in his dad's footsteps, becoming a Nascar driver. Laila Ali also went into the family business by stepping in the ring. Barry Bonds, the homerun king, is the son of major leaguer Bobby Bonds. But not all professional athletes have fathers who were sports super stars. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, two of the best athletes of all time, had super star dads who were not super star athletes. Their fathers just provided lots of love and encouragement. So, on Father's Day, I hope the dads out there take to heart how much of an impact they can have on their kid's life. You can help mold your child into something great with love, affection and by setting a good example.