Many men expect their children to respect them but don't realize that respect is a two-way street. It means honoring the physical and emotional beings that their children are. Real fathers make a commitment to their daughters as well as their sons. It is said that boys need a father in the house to teach them how to grow into manhood. I would argue that a girl's need for a father is just as great.
Real fathers admit when they are wrong.
Real fathers do not baby-sit their own children. Watching your own children is not doing a favor for your wife. It is part of your responsibility to the children to make sure they are safe and cared for. Real fathers attend not only the athletic events their children participate in but also the dance recitals, plays and other school functions. We are accustomed to seeing men in the stands at Little League games and courtside at basketball games.