Original: Although Zeus, Hercules' father, is frequently cited by Hercules as a neglectful father, Zeus' love for Hercules is well-documented in the show (In one episode, Hercules explains to a friend that he looked to father figures because Zeus was never around when he was younger.
Simplified: Although Zeus, Hercules' father, is frequently cited by Hercules as a neglectful father, Zeus' love for Hercules is well-documented in the show.