Richard Hogan: Being a father is the greatest experience of my life 

I remember thinking fathers were obscure people. Distant and out of reach. Thankfully, that has changed

The role of the father has changed irrevocably in recent years. Dads are now more hands-on. Picture iStock

All the mornings I held your hand, heading down yellow walls road, chatting about whatever was exciting you at that moment; Lol dolls, Match Attax, glass animals, slime, NeeDohs. Each craze came and went with the seasons. 

"Don’t forget Dad," you’d say as I hugged you before you headed off into school. You always gave me one last glance before the school doors swallowed your wobbling bag. We’d smile at each other, and then you’d disappear. I’d stand there for a little bit, thinking how lucky I was to have you in my life.