Research Shows Most Consider Their Dad a Top Life Mentor
- A 2025 survey by Talker Research and SweatBlock revealed that 70% of Americans who grew up with dads consider them top life mentors.
- The study, commissioned for Father's Day, aimed to highlight how fathers have supported their children emotionally and practically over the years.
- Results showed that 17% turn to dads most for advice, 25% call them first in stress, and many shared stories of fathers helping with life goals, breakups, and rent payments.
- Respondents recalled heroic acts such as donating kidneys, paying credit card debt, changing a flat tire on a wedding day, and braving Hurricane Harvey floods to rescue children.
- The findings suggest dads play vital roles in building confidence and resilience, with 59% of respondents rating themselves very confident and 61% handling stress well.
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Research shows most consider their dad a top life mentor
From donating a kidney to their child to paying off their kid’s credit card debt, a new survey revealed some of the most heroic dad acts in honor of Father’s Day. In the survey of 2,000 Americans, one respondent shared,…
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