Sixth is an artistic gift, especially for woodworking, carpentry and woodcarving. Many Franco-American fathers are talented musicians and storytellers. A love of arts and music leads into the seventh characteristic, the Franco-American father enjoys a good Saturday night soiree, especially if the occasion coincides with a joyful family reunion. Expert gardening is the eighth characteristic. Franco-American fathers lead the family s vegetable planting ritual taking charge of planting tomatoes, corn, beets, green peppers and green beans every spring in the family s small fenced backyard garden.
Ninth characteristic is a gift for managing money and saving it.
Franco-American credit unions were the first ones ever established in American and for good reason. Saving money for a rainy day is a tradition in the Franco-American family. Last but not least is faithfulness. Franco-American fathers are devoted to their wives, children and grandchildren. In fact, fathers are superb family providers.