Are Fathers Happy?

A newspaper report revealed that in Hong Kong, fathers are less happy than last year on Father's Day. The survey findings are interesting. Why? I guess. First, traditionally, mother always plays the supporting role to her kids. Children may think that mother is a more approachable and trustworthy member in the family. Unlike mother, father may play the role of a breadwinner who has been too tired or too busy to talk to his kids at home. The survey also reported that fathers never talk to their kids more than half an hour every day. The reason for this phenomenon is that father could be less talkative than mother or father is too carried with horseracing over weekends and Euro 2008. Second, it is always easy to make mother happy than father. For instance, if children buy a bouquet of flowers for their mother, she will be very happy. But I don't think fathers will be very elated or surprised when they receive flowers from their children. Likewise, giving a kiss to mother seems to be very natural and warm but not to father. A hug to father would be better. To be honest, it is difficult to buy a gift which makes father happy. How about DIY gift? Or some creative gifts such as a tailor-made T-shirt. Cooking a meal instead of dining out would be a good idea. Of course, we have to make sure our cooking skills are qualified. Buying your parents air tickets is another option especially if you are extremely busy on Father's Day. But this is the last resort!