Mothers are portrayed as the caregivers and gentle lovers in a family, but fathers can be that way too.

The knowledge a father has and the ability to teach his children makes his role in the family important.

Father’s Day is a time to embrace the strong hand of the family and show him how much he is loved and appreciated.

Children at First Presbyterian Church shared one thing their father has taught them. From tying shoes to playing sports, the children enjoyed sharing what their father taught them.

“One thing my dad has taught me is to probably tie my shoes,” said 8-year-old Addison Leach about her father Colin.

The main theme the children said their fathers have taught them is how to play sports.

Whit Zadrozny said his father is teaching him how to play football and baseball at 5-years-old.

Chris Ponder taught his 3-year-old son Noah how to play golf and 4-year-old Louis Amborn said his father Rob plays games with him and has been teaching him to play golf as well.

Ava Henry said her father Justin taught her how to make a splash and how to swim while playing in the pool at 4-years-old.

Playing soccer is a great way for kids to exert extra energy and 6-year-old Gigi Ring said her father Patrick taught her the game and how to play.

Teaching children how to throw a ball is a great way to become associated with the sport of baseball and softball, especially given the relationship the city has with sports.

“He taught me how to throw a ball,” 6-year-old Lachlan Lampkin said about her father Randy.

Jackson Ratliff, 3-years-old, also learned how to throw a ball from his father Dan.

Releasing a ball can make the difference between a strike and a player hitting the ball so it is important to know when to do so.

James Tate said his father Brandon taught him when to release the ball at 4-years-old.

“He taught me to throw the ball at the top,” James Tate said.