The Last Meritocracy

The Last Meritocracy

The bad parent

I was the fun dad. I miss those days.

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Marcello De Feo
Apr 09, 2026
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Phil Dunphy is a loving TV dad and dedicated husband.

Phil is always there for his sitcom family. He is selfless, a hopeless romantic, thoughtful, a unique blend of dorky yet funny, and deeply passionate. I wish I were more like him.

When my kids were young, I was the fun dad. We’d go on spontaneous excursions, play games, and just enjoy being together. T…

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