I decided that I was going to interview the person I look up to most: my dad. He has raised two girls on his own and has shaped me into the person that I am today.
Her Campus Siena: What does being a girl dad mean to you?
Adam Luscier: I was raised by a single mom, and coming from that background, I think helped me be a good father to my two daughters. Although I was married to their mom for a time, I think of myself as a single dad. I enjoyed so many things with them growing up, and one of my favorite times was during the years that they played sports. I didn’t miss many of their games and think back on those times now and remember how absolutely wonderful it was for me. Today it seems like another life that I lived, now that they are all grown up and still getting used to being a single dad without them around. Probably one of the most memorable things that they ever did for me, with regard to being a “girl dad,” was they once gave me a watch on Mothers Day. Even though the watch doesn’t work anymore, I still wear it.
HCS: What motivated you to be such a great role model?
AL: In large part being a good role model was inspired by how terrible my father was to me. Not sure if “inspired” is the right term to use, I think out or fear of being like my father really was what motivated me. I remember when their mother came to me, after we broke up, and told me she was pregnant with Ally. My first thoughts were that I did not want any kid to experience life without a dad. After that I never looked back.
HCS: What is the best part/most rewarding about being a girl dad?
AL: Seeing them today and knowing that the hard work and dedication made them understanding, motivated, caring inquisitive and confident. They have different personalities, which is totally their own doing [laughs], but I see myself in both of them, which makes me feel amazing.
HCS: What would you say is the hardest part about being a girl dad?
AL: Well the youngest years were hard, when they were babies, but that goes without saying. At that age, kids basically rule your life [laughs], so to speak. Teenage years were hard too, mainly because I think more intimate things that needed their mom for. So there were times I felt that there were things that they needed that were beyond me, if that makes any sense.
HCS: Are there things you wish you had done differently?
AL: Well hindsight is 20/20, so yeah sure when I look back on it I’d say I could have done some things differently But all in all, what I learned from being a dad was that time is the absolute, most important element to raising kids. In that, I mean putting time in, dedicating time to them. The little things matter like being there for special events and milestones etc…The time I spent being their dad was the best time spent in my life up to now, aside from my younger years as an athlete. But that was my life before they came along [laughs].
HCS: How has being a girl dad shaped you into the person you are today?
AL: I learned tons from being a dad. There is no doubt in my mind that I would not be who I am without them. It goes without saying that, like angles, they came to me and shaped me into the man I am today. My mother of course takes credit for the years before them. But in a sense I was shaped and molded by women all of my life.
HCS: What is one thing you know to be true about being a girl dad?
AL: Girls rule and the boys drool.
My dad is a great definition on being a girl dad. He was able to raise two girls all on his own and did a great job. Thanks to him, I am who I am today!