My father used to say to me & my brothers was that the only thing he wanted to leave us when he was gone was the ability to take care of ourselves.
What else would one expect from an old leatherneck?
Despite a few bumps in the road, we have done just that. Ditto for our children.
God bless your dad! I firmly believe a parents and especially a dads job is to teach their children about Jesus and prepare them to be a productive member of society.