Five Perfect Father's Day Gifts

Grills and power tools make great gifts. Socks and ties, not so much. Here are the five most meaningful Father's Day gifts you could ever give a dad:

1. Respect – Respect his position as a father and the role he plays in your life. Respect the fact that he has to make decisions about big things, often on a daily basis.

   
   

2. Forgiveness – Forgive him for the times he made mistakes or missed the mark. We all have room to grow as people. Forgiveness is freeing—for both you and your father.

   
   

3. Gratitude through action – Take full advantage of the sacrifices he made for you. The greatest gift you can give a father is living your life well: flying high, being successful, and finding fulfillment.

   
   

4. Acknowledgment – Recognize the good times and the positive things he has done that left a lasting impact on your life.

   
   

5. Emotional recognition – Realize that although he is not a mother or a woman, he has feelings too. He may not say it or show it, but he wants to be loved and appreciated—genuinely, not out of obligation.