Definition : FATHER

The Definition of Father

A father is traditionally the male parent of a child. Like mothers, fathers may be categorised according to their biological, social or legal relationship with the child.
Historically, the biological relationship paternity has been determinative of fatherhood. However, proof of paternity has been intrinsically problematic and so social rules often determined who would be regarded as a father e.g. the husband of the mother.
This method of the determination of fatherhood has persisted since Roman times in the famous sentence: Mater semper certa; pater est quem nuptiae demonstrant (Mother is always certain; the father is whom the marriage shows).

This picture was taken at Cheddar Gorge, where we spent our weekend at a B&B Farmhouse, called Batts' Farm....Great weekend away from the city and the seaside ! Appreciate that trip and your driving, hubby dearest ! The best Birthday Prezzie !! Would love to be back there again someday !