You

You make him a man

You help him build his first model car

You help him hammer that first nail

You

You teach him bravery

You let him take his first swim

You tell him to climb the mountain

You

You love him unconditionally

You hold his hand when crossing a street

You understand when his viewpoints differ

You

You show courage

You take the first step into a cold pool

You swim to him when he’s stranded at sea

You

You demonstrate contentment

You tell him to appreciate his life, not his job

You teach him to accept things as they are

You

You illustrate protection

You tell him to be safe when traveling

You protect him with your arm when you brake suddenly

You

You personify dedication

You sweat blood, day in and day out, for him to succeed

You strive with everything you’ve got so he can live pleasantly

You

You bestow wisdom

You tell him how interact with people in all walks of life

You tell him to speak well, or not speak at all

You

You emit pride

You smile at his achievements

You boast to your friends about what he’s done

… You are what makes a son a man, you are a father, and you are the greatest story never told