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Bored Panda got in touch with relationship expert and father-of-two, Dan Bacon, to hear about what qualities make dads good role models for their children. Dan, the founder of The Modern Man, said that practically everyone will have a different opinion on this, and it's "based on what kind of dad they would have preferred when growing up, or what kind of dad they’d like to be, which could be based on their own father or ideas on how to be a better father."

However, he shared with us the personal qualities that he has which he believes sets a good example for his daughters "in terms of their own behavior and what to expect from a man when they grow up and begin dating."

In short, Dan stays true to his word, is very open and honest with his family, keeps his emotions under control, and strives to be confident and ambitious.

• "I love people for who they are, rather than expecting them to think, behave or act like me. This allows people to be themselves around me, rather than having to put on an act. 
• I keep promises. This is something I naturally do, but it has the positive effect of being someone they can rely on. 
• I love their mother (my wife) genuinely and always support her and work with her in the relationship, rather than against her. This is only truly possible if a man truly loves the woman he is with and wants to be with her. It’s not something that can be faked for a long time. 
• I don’t hide my feelings of love and openly say, 'I love you' to my daughters and wife, which in turn, creates an environment where they can say it without feeling embarrassed or shy."

The dad continued: 

• "I don’t get angry or lose control of my emotions if my daughters or wife for that matter, aren’t behaving perfectly or exactly how I want. Instead, they sense that I prefer when they behave better, which then makes them want to do that. I don’t force them to do it, so they do it out of love.  
• I have big goals and am constantly working towards them, but still make time for my wife and daughters. Since they don’t feel left out or ignored, they continue to respect the fact that I have goals, am working hard towards them and need space and time to do that.
• I am confident around them, other people and in any situation we encounter, which then makes them feel safe and protected. My daughters have been able to experience what it’s like to be around a man who is respected by others, rather than looked down upon, picked on or bullied due to him being insecure or soft. As a result, they will likely prefer more confident men in future."

Dan stressed that a man doesn't have to have all of the qualities that he does if he doesn't want to. "That’s the kind of person I am and as a result, it may result in my daughters wanting to find a man who also approaches them and life in that way."