father playing with his son, laying on the floor and lifting him into the air
Jade Small
Jade Small
February 13, 2024 ·  4 min read

14 Dads Who Don’t Mind Walking the Extra Mile for Their Kids

We love good dads, and while yes, every father should be a good dad and not be praised for doing his fatherly duties, we have to give extra credit to those fathers who go the extra mile for their kids. In a world where parents leave their children without a second thought, it’s refreshing to see how many are around who love and adore their children just like they should! These awesome moments of dads going the extra mile for their children are sure to put a big smile on your face!

Read: 11 “Priceless” Pieces of Advice That We’d Better Not Give to Parents

Here’s to the greatest dads!

This poster on Reddit credits her dad for his amazing hairstyling skills. “My dad would give me a ’señorita’ half-up style, and it was my favorite. Who says dads can’t be a mom too? (1994)

Apparently, Arnold Schwarzenegger still gives his son haircuts all these years later

14 Dads Who Don’t Mind Walking the Extra Mile for Their Kids
© schwarzenegger / Twitter

As if we needed any more reason to adore the actor! Some things clearly never change.

Another Reddit poster shared this picture of his and his daughter’s painted nails

The caption read “It’s tough being a single daddy.” We think he did a fantastic job!

Read: Dad’s Plea For Son With Autism Who ‘Hasn’t 1 Friend’ Goes Viral And Birthday Wishes Pour In

I’m not crying, you’re crying

14 Dads Who Don’t Mind Walking the Extra Mile for Their Kids
© lil_pixie8 / Reddit

This Reddit poster shared a picture of her father, herself, and their cat while she had cancer. She says “My dad shaved his head to support me losing my hair. So then, the obvious next thing to do was to take a “Bald is Beautiful” family portrait.”

We know that styling hair is not easy for most men, so this one’s pretty impressive

The poster of this image commented: “As a dad, giving my daughter the hairstyle that makes her feel like a queen always is a win in my book.”

We aren’t too sure how safe this next one is, nonetheless, he is a great dad

We are sure the little girl in the picture has a great sense of adventure to this day! The poster on Reddit captioned the image “My dad rappelling with me strapped to his back in the early ’90s.”

Read: Father Of 4 Daughters Refuses To Sugarcoat His Instagram Pics, Has A Massive Following Online

Grandpa’s are dads too

We love dads, and we love grandads too! This poster says her dad is the best. “My son asked my dad if he knew where to find a treasure. He made a map and hid treasures around our property, and took him on a treasure hunt.”

I don’t know about you, but my dad could not cook to save his life

Making cornbread is definitely not one I could say I learned as a child. “Dad teaching me how to make cornbread. Houston, TX, 1986.” Kudo’s to you, dad!

Was your dad hands-on?

Ever build you a go-kart? What about one like this? “The go-cart my Dad built for me when I was around 6 years old (1996)” Yes. We are very impressed.

Read: Dads: Treat Your Wives The Way You Want Your Daughter To Be Treated – Like A Queen

Some credit needs to go to step-dads too

This has to be one of our favorites. Wipe that little tear! This one was captioned: “My stepdad provided for our family during trying times.”

Read: Mother Secretly Gives Daughter up for Adoption — Father Finds Out and Fights to Win Her Back

We are glad to know this dad appreciates his kids and his life with them

Captioned on Reddit: “Me and my daughters, 25 years ago. I have lived a good life.”

Dads who take their sons camping

Good. Dads who take their daughters camping. YES. Just look at that face! “A photo of me and my dad on a camping trip, 1987.”

Dad’s who teach their kids new things

I probably can’t skate because my dad never taught me! “My Dad teaching me how to skate! (1995)

And our absolute favorite photo of probably the greatest dad? Here it is!

My Dad studying for his medical degree whilst looking after me. 1984

Keep Reading: Mom’s Boyfriend Interrupts Family Photo Shoot To Tell Her Daughter He Adopted Her