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My father is the best dad in the world not just because he’s a dad – he’s also a teacher and a coach. There’s been many times when my dad has had to stand up to me and tell me when I'm wrong, and I’ve learned so much from that. Many may say they hate their parents, but I love my dad. He's my hero, I don’t look up to a Superstar or an Actor or anyone else. I look up to my dad. My dad’s also a full time coach for a pro basketball team. He loves to help kids, and he's a great coach with them. Lastly, my dad is a great teacher. Whenever I don’t understand something He usually doesn’t know and he'll send me to my mom. But when he knows the answer he's the best teacher ever. My dad loves all five of his children, including me!. – Natalie, 15, Maryland