Father's Day

                 
                            Father’s Day is a celebration of all dads and a chance to show your dad that you love and appreciate him. If you get on with your dad then it’s a great time to show him you care. It’s not always easy though if you don’t get on with your dad, or he’s not around for some reason. It can make Father’s Day a difficult time of year from some people.

Father's Day - Sunday 16 June 2013 I don’t see my dad and Father’s Day just makes me sad, what can I do?

If you don’t see your dad any more, then seeing all the cards and gifts for Father’s Day can be upsetting. Lots of people don’t see their dads and it’s important to know that you are not alone.

It can help to talk to someone about how you feel. This could be your mum, aunty or uncle or close friend. You can also speak to a ChildLine counsellor by calling free on 0800 1111 or through 1-2-1 chat online (works like instant messenger).

Why not visit the family relationships message board and get support from other young people? You might find someone who feels the same way.

I don’t get on with my dad
what can I do?

It’s normal not to get on with people all the time, especially your parents. If you are angry with your dad for some reason, you are arguing with him, you feel like he’s always getting at you or you just don’t get on with him, you might not really feel like celebrating Father’s Day.

You could try talking to your dad about how you feel and explain to him about why he’s upsetting you. Most dads have your best interest at heart, and just want to keep you safe, but they might not always see things from your point of view. Maybe you could use Father’s Day as a chance to spend some time together doing something fun, and try and get things back on track.
Read more about family relationships

My dad died, how can I remember him on Father’s Day?
Losing someone close to you is a terrible thing. It's perfectly natural to have strong reactions when someone you love or are close to dies. It takes time to get over the death of someone you love.

You could use Father’s Day as a way of remembering your dad and doing something special for him. Perhaps you could visit his grave to lay some flowers or leave a photograph, go somewhere or do something that you had enjoyed doing together. Spending some time thinking about how much you loved your dad or talking to other people who loved him too can help.
Read more about when someone dies

No matter how you feel, you can talk to ChildLine at any time. Our friendly counsellors are here to help you as much as they can. You can contact a counsellor by phoning 0800 1111, through 1-2-1 chat or by sending an email.