From Pappou to Dad: How Greek Australian fathers shape generations

From Pappou to Dad: How Greek Australian fathers shape generations

By Christina Savopoulos Father’s Day gives Greek Australian families the chance to celebrate the father figures in their lives. Many stereotypes exist for Greek dads where they’re seen as loud or overly traditional. While this may be true in some cases, reality proves to be far more complex. Today’s young Greek Australian fathers seem to be a blend of cultural traditions and modern values. The first unofficial Father’s Day acknowledged by the hi…