Speaking as a father myself, Fathers Day is seen by most of us as just another day. Being a good dad does not require a special day of thanks. For a really good dad, what gets done flows through a deep need to protect the ones he loves, provide for them as best he can, and show them love as often as possible.

Those things come different for every day I think. The basic needs of a child are a given. They need a place to sleep, food on the table, and love. Those things are the very basics for being...