'Your children are a reflection of you': We ask fathers to give advice to first-time dads

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Being a first-time father is a daunting experience, especially when it comes to figuring out your role as a dad. For Father's Day, we spoke to seven dads who shared with us what some told them when they were preparing to become parents. And they provided some words of wisdom to nervous, soon-to-be daddies. Joshua Sim, 43 When Joshua had...

PHOTO: Leong Hua KuanBeing a first-time father is a daunting experience, especially when it comes to figuring out your role as a dad.

"The time spent with your children is never wasted. If a solid foundation is built, you will always be their shelter and support, and the love you receive in return is invaluable," he said. Hua Kuan added that one thing that he's learnt as a parent is to set a good example for them because at the end of the day, you're their role model.

And though he's done all that he could to provide for his kids, he admitted that there are some things he wished he could have done differently for them. One of the most important things the semi-retired business owner learnt to do for his kids is to build up his wealth. While some fathers often look back in regret about how they parented their child, Guan Hui thinks otherwise.

 

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