Why I Didn't Post A Picture Of My Dad On Social Media This Father's Day | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Why I Didn't Post A Picture Of My Dad On Social Media This Father's Day

Emily Calvo
Jun 24, 2015
Rutgers University
845
Why I Didn't Post A Picture Of My Dad On Social Media This Father's Day

As I looked on Instagram this Father's Day, my feed was filled with pictures of my friends and their fathers. It was very cute to see pictures from their childhoods and read the meaningful captions, but I still had no desire to post a photo with my dad. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't because I don't appreciate him. It really just came down to the fact that my dad doesn't even have an Instagram account. He would have no way of seeing the photo and the loving caption I had put so much thought into. Instead, I decided to put all of my effort into actually spending the day with him and showing him how much I love him.

By posting pictures of our fathers, the holiday has turned into a little bit of a competition. You know, who can post the best picture? And if you don't post a picture at all, does that mean you don't love your father as much as everyone else? No, because my father means more to me than 100 likes on an Instagram picture ever could. By posting pictures, we are being a bit selfish, because as the number of likes rises, so does our self-confidence. It helps to prove that others are aware of how we feel about our fathers.

But when it comes down to it, the holiday is meant to be a celebration of your father to honor all of the things he has done for you. This celebration should be something your father can actually enjoy, because I'm sure many of our fathers would not be hugely appreciative of our popularity on Instagram. There's nothing more truly meaningful than taking the time to put away our phones and really give our fathers the day they so greatly deserve.

The best way to spend the day is by doing what would make your father happy. I'm sure for most of us, that would just mean telling them that we love them and taking some time out of our day to spend time together. The instant gratification of social media likes is incomparable to the smile on your father's face when you make memories together. While the social media post may stay online forever, the time spent together stays in our hearts forever. And in the end, the feeling in our hearts is what's really unforgettable.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

220784
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
549106
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
461764
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
434094
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
695105
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments