Lessons They’ve Taught Us
What the Dad’s of Ugly Betty can teach the rest of us
Sunday is Father’s Day for some of us and what great time to reflect back on the lessons that some of our favorite TV dads have taught their children. We’ve got the good, the bad and the soon to be dad! Read the post below, vote for your favorite dad and have a happy father’s day! Feel free to share what makes your dad special.
The Bad – Bradford Meade
They say the best way to judge how good a parent you are is to ask your kids! If that’s the case than Bradford Meade has a lot to make up for. The rich and sophisticated publisher has spent a lot of time building up his empire but unfortunately he hasn’t put the same level of attention into his kids.
1. His oldest son Alex faked his own death and had a sex change operation just to come back as Alexis and make dear dad pay for not accepting him as he was. His father’s callous statement that he would of rather he never been born then to be a woman didn’t help their relationship any. Showing an astounding lack of love and sensitivity Bradford paid someone to sleep with his daughter and get her to leave her job as co editor-in-chief of Mode magazine.
2. Younger son Daniel has a lot of demons that dad helped create. The playboy makes up for his feelings of loneliness and lack of family support with a series of strings with models as superficial with him. His father has always let him know that Alex was his favorite and let Daniel know how he never measured up. Bradford’s main attention to Daniel is to reprimand him for his exploits not realizing they are all a desperate attempt to get his attention.
3. In the season finale receptionist Amanda is revealed to be the daughter of
The Lesson to be learned: Love your children not your possessions and take the time to give each individual child the love and support they need!
The Good – Ignacio Suarez
If theirs one word that could be used to describe Ignacio Suarez it’s steady. The single father has devoted himself to his family and has provided his wisdom and love to keep his family together no matter what. Both of his daughters though grown continue to live at home and rely on their father for advice and selfless love.
1. Oldest daughter Hilda is a single mother herself. With the encouragement of her father she was able to complete her dream of completing cosmetology school and becoming a hairdresser. Ignacio is also a loving grandfather to Hilda’s effeminate son Justin and unlike Bradford’s relationship with Alexis Ignacio has never expressed the slightest bit of animosity or dislike of Justin’s actions. His man to man talk with Justin’s father
2. Although considered by many of those she works with to be the ugly ducking misfit who just doesn’t fit in it’s Ignacio’s unconditional love and support that has allowed Betty to continue to shine no matter what adversity she faces. The youngest daughter of the family Betty was raised to work hard and believe in herself. After graduating from college she was able to get her dream job at Mode magazine. She’s dealt with rude office workers, betrayal, and the loss of the man she loves without compromising herself and Ignacio was there for it all.
The Lesson: A truly happy family is not dependent on possessions. Lead by example and don’t be afraid to let your children know how important it is to be an individual.
The Father in Bloom - Santos
Santos had spent most of his son’s Justin’s life not involved with him and not understanding him. After getting Hilda pregnant at their Senior Prom he’d been MIA for most of Justin’s life. But recently he had made great strides in understanding Justin and being their for his son. He even let go of his preconceived notions about manhood and embraced Justin’s love of Broadway musicals! Santos had become someone Justin could rely on for support and advice. Santos even proved to himself and to Hilda that he could be counted on and was going to stick around. That is until tragedy stuck and Santos was murdered. Ironically while trying to buy a present for Justin’s starring role in his school’s musical production of a Broadway play.
The Lesson: It’s never to late to make up for past mistakes and make a new beginning. Let your children know just how much you love them and how important they are while you’re still around.
The Father to be - Henry
Word is still out on whether or not Henry is father to Charlie’s unborn child. But Henry has already shown through his actions and words that he has all the makings of a great dad. Although Henry had recently confessed his love to Betty when he found out Charlie was pregnant his conscious would not allow him to abandon her and allow his unborn child to grow up without a father.
The Lesson: This one is for all the single guys who don’t want to be father’s yet. Wear a condom! 
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