Dad's role in the family was different than Mom's. While she stayed at home, he went off to work everyday. We craved his attention when he walked in the door at the end of a long day! I'm sure Mom was a bit jealous at times, but it was so great to jump into his arms and wrap arms around his neck. My father played games with us like "the Alligator Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. that is my father i love my father.....he is great father to me.... MOTHER The mother in ther family has many many roles. She is not just your mother,she is the nuturer,doctor,nurse,teacher,cab driver,cook,house keeper,homework helper,clothing washer,cheerleader,disiplanarian,just too many to type at this moment. We don't realize just how important our mothers are. Mothers do and do and ask for nothing in return,we cry along with you when your hurting,and will fight the biggest thing around defending you. Your never TOO OLD to be mommys baby. There is a old saying and its so true,"Your mother is your best friend" You may not believe this right now,but I came to believe it after I got out of my teens. And when you lose your mother,there will be nothing or anyone who can comfort your like she can. Be good to your mother,she's the only one you have. I AM REALY LUCKY REGARDS . JULY2009:clap