“I would rather work as a Chunhui mama than a caregiver,” the staff in Chunhui Children’s partner welfare institutions often say. From these words, we understand how much Chunhui mamas love the children. They are not simply doing a job but are nurturing young vulnerable lives. Their unwavering dedication touches us so much that we want to give each of them a thumbs-up.
However, in Chunhui Children’s loving families, there is another person who is often neglected — Chunhui Dad. As behind-the-scenes heroes, they may not be mentioned as often as Chunhui mamas, but they are always there for the families, making the children feel safe and brave.
Special Chunhui dads
Although not related by blood, Chunhui mamas and dads take the children as their own. Always standing by the mamas and the children, the dads deserve our praises and applauses too.
In every Chunhui family, the dad offers a great help around the house. In the early morning, he is already busy preparing breakfast for the children and then takes them to school. He has so many loving moments with the children, when he bends over to help them tie their shoes, when he holds them on his back, when he takes them outdoors for fun, and when he goes on an "adventure” with them...... Although not their biological dads, they love the children as they do their own. They may not show their affection with flowery words, but from the children’s bright smiles, we can see their love.
Because of the dads, the children have a complete and loving home. This allows the children to grow up under parental care and motivates more people to support them. Together we’ll create a better future for the children.
Chunhui dads are not only the children’s caregivers but also their supporters, educators, and mentors. They teach them how to stay brave and how to confront failures and frustrations. Through their own steadfast commitment, these caring men interpret what a dad really means to his children. They are great proof that love transcends blood.
Chunhui dads are always there for the children, giving them strong support whenever they need it. They are superheroes in the children’s eyes. With them around, the children feel safe, learn to love, and brave against challenges.
Chunhui dads help the children improve their everyday skills. They involve the children in housework, so that they can develop self-care skills while learning to take responsibilities.
In the children’s eyes, their Chunhui dad is also a problem-solving master. When something like a toy is broken, he can quickly find a way to fix it. He always has tools that captivate the children, and when he uses them, the children will gather around him and watch him with awe.
In Chunhui families, Chunhui dads promote the children's cognitive development and interest enrichment through their own hobbies. They help them explore the world, master new knowledge, and develop skills in a variety of areas:
If the dad loves farming fish, the children will have a good knowledge about fish and know how to take care of them.
If the dad has a crush on tea, the children are likely to know all kinds of tea and their profound culture.
If the dad likes plants, the children will recognize all sorts of plants and have a good understanding of nature.
If the dad is good at board games, the children will probably have good thinking and strategic planning skills.
If the dad has a deep interest in history, the children are likely to be familiar with historical events and people.
If the dad served in the army, the children may have deep respect for soldiers.
Through their own interests and experiences, Chunhui dads lead the children into a bigger world and inspire them to explore the unknown, which lays a solid foundation for their future life. They provide every small opportunity possible for the children to learn and develop. As time goes by, the children grow up, but no matter where they go, even when they leave the family, they know their Chunhui dads will always be there for them.
Chunhui families not only give the children a place to live in, but more importantly, they teach them how to love and be loved. In these families, Chunhui dads’ love is the greatest treasure for the children. Let's pay tribute to all the dads who have worked hard in Chunhui families. We are grateful for everything they have done for the children. They are the real heroes, ordinary but also extra-ordinary.