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7 Lessons Dad Taught Us

Father's Day musings from around Carroll Gardens

What is the best thing your father ever taught you?

People walking along the streets of Carroll Gardens and Fort Greene were posed that question this week, with answers ranging from "basketball" to "the value of hard work," "respect," and "a great sense of dignity." In fact, many said it was difficult to narrow their learnings down to just one thing. The video above contains seven of our favorite answers.

Father's Day is this Sunday, June 16. What was the best thing your father ever taught you? Share your story with us in the comments section—and be sure to tell your dad over the weekend too.


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