Let’s be honest. Most of the time, we tend to neglect our fathers, or we don’t pay enough attention to the days when we’re supposed to celebrate them. Take me, for instance. I always forget my father’s birthday, or I sometimes forget important events related to his life. I mean, I even forget to call or text him back on a regular basis. So, in a way, Father’s Day is the day when I can make amends with my dad and make up somehow for being a lousy son.
So, I like to believe that people in my generation, and even a bit younger, have their own money and the chance to make Father’s Day special. Here are 6 ideas so you can make it an unforgettable experience for your dad.
Surprise Family Meal
As a Latino, we grow up spending a lot of time with our families. However, sometimes, our busy lifestyle as we grow up makes it harder for us children and grandchildren to find the time to visit our family.
So, you (not your mother), should arrange a family dinner. Give your cousins, aunts, and siblings a call and make arrangements for who brings what for a lovely family dinner. It may seem like a lot of work at the beginning, but trust me, everyone will love you for having the initiative to bring the whole family together.
Family Adventure
We all know our fathers very well, and sometimes, deep down, they want us to surprise them with something new, daring, fun, and even adventurous. Give him the chance to try something new: parachuting, scuba diving, go karting, laser tag? You name it. The point is that he tries something new, playful, daring, and fun on his special day.
Spa Day
Toxic masculinity is so last century, so, even if he resists, make him take a spa day. He’ll thank you later, believe me. Join him, so he feels supported in the always scary and intimidating world of self-care. Take him to get facials, massages, mud baths, aromatherapy, and you’ll see how, at first, he’ll be a little reluctant and uncomfortable with the idea, but then he’ll fall in love with the wonders of self-care.
Fancy Dinner
Fathers love eating. It’s no cliché, but a truth universally acknowledged. Ask around for a special, but mostly, delicious place to eat. Think big, and don’t be cheap. Don’t you dare take him to some mall restaurant, but rather, ask around to see what’s the hottest, new place downtown and take him there. You might want to make reservations as soon as possible, though.
Meaningful Presents
This one requires a little more thinking, but not too much. I know perfectly well what my father loves, so my tip here is for you to ask yourself: “what is something that my father would love to have but is too stubborn to admit?” I, for example, know that he’d love tickets to see his favorite rock band, or maybe that fancy cologne we tried at the mall. Or, that cool Lego ship he always wanted to have as a kid. Or maybe even a t-shirt with his favorite action figure. Here, it’s important to remember that though they may be fathers, they were nerdy teenagers and playful boys one time.
Some Quality Me-Time
Some fathers are lone wolves, so maybe what they would really love is to spend some quality me-time with themselves. Help him out by letting him know that you and your entire family are perfectly okay with him disappearing for a bit on his special day.
Get him a room in a nearby hotel and ask personnel to charge everything on your card. I know it may be a little pricey, but you’re giving him the chance to enjoy the pool, restaurant, and mini bars all by himself and to have the chance to relax and find some quiet time. And, why not, maybe surprise him with a family dinner once he’s back home.
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