He understands that authority has matured into advisory. He no longer says, "Because I said so." Instead, he offers, "Have you considered this angle?"
For the father who reads this and wonders if he can be that man—yes. Start tonight. Knock on her door (after asking if she is free). Say, "I am trying to be the ideal father for you. How am I doing?"
The context does not run from these echoes. He leans in.
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