5種方式表達對父親的愛

It might seem like your dad will be around forever， but your time together can be cut short when you least expect it. Take advantage of the time you have with your father.

看上去似乎你的父親會永遠陪在你身邊，但當你不經意的時候，你們在一起的時間被縮短了。好好把握與父親在一起的時光吧。

1. Say the words， “I love you.”

說出那句“我愛你”。

Let your dad know what you admire about him and why you’re proud. Don’t take for granted that he knows.

請讓你的父親知道你欣賞他的地方和你因他而自豪的理由，不要理所當然地以為他都知道。

2. Seek your father’s advice and opinions.

尋求父親的建議和意見。

This applies from childhood to adulthood. He’ll be pleased that you want his guidance. Listen to him. You don’t always have to agree， but he will be flattered that you asked.

這一條適用于從童年到成年的時光。如果你尋求他的建議指導，他會很高興。請聽聽他的建議，你不一定總是要同意，但你問他的話他會很高興的。

3. Invite your dad into your life.

邀請父親進入你的生活。

Introduce him to your friends. Once you leave the nest， welcome him into your new home. When you marry and have children， include your father in many of your family functions.

把他介紹給你的朋友們。一旦你離開家，請歡迎他加入你的新家。當你結婚和有了小孩時，要把你的父親當作是你家庭的一部分。

4. Inquire about your dad’s life.

多打聽你父親的生活。

Ask him to tell you his “old stories” and record them. He will be proud that you care so much， and as a result， you will learn a lot about his childhood and your heritage.

請他給你講他以前的故事并記錄下來。他會因為你關心他而感到很驕傲，并且你也可以了解更多的關于他童年和你的祖輩的事情。

5. Assist your father as he ages.

隨著父親年齡的增長，你要多幫助他。

Don’t treat him like a child. Be patient and understanding. Help him with his finances， if possible. Take the time to let him know you’ll always be there.

不要把他當成小孩子，要耐心和多理解他。如果可以的話，在經濟方面也多幫助他。多花些時間讓他知道你永遠都在他身邊。

Vocabulary

admire v. 欽佩；欣賞

proud adj. 自豪的

apply v. 適用

flatter v. 奉承；使高興

patient adj. 耐心的

finance n. 財務狀況