Yes, in my case he did. But I know people whose dads weren't present and it's unfortunate On the other hand, I know people whose dads are idiots and that would rather not have a dad at all.
He's been vital for me. He's made me inquisitive and curious. He's gotten me interested in science and technology, and in sports and business. We go out to eat all the time and play lots of tennis. Often he would help at my baseball practices and practice with me alone from when I was 8 until last year when I stopped playing competitive baseball. We watch lots of sports together and have fun analyzing games. We think along the same lines so we can have great conversations. He's a great person.
Yes but not as much as my mom because he had to work. He taught me lots of useful things though and we get along so much better now that I don't live with him
