How can you describe the perfect dad? You'd have to start with the man before he was a dad, before he was a husband, even back to when he was a kid himself. What kind of child would he have been? He would have been smart, adventurous, and fun, getting into all the messy trouble that young boys do. He would love sports and the outdoors. He would grow up with skinned knees, traveling by bicycle, and loving a game of backyard ball. He would be a good student, a happy son, and a fun kid to be around. He would have parents who loved him and brought him up to be independent, confident, and wise. The perfect dad would grow up from a charming child into a terrific teenager ... popular, smart, and handsome. He would have been a great date in high school and have had a long line of admirers. He would be a school athlete and a great student. He would study hard, set goals then achieve them, and be active in a variety of activities. H...