In the world around us, fathers are seen as the stoic pillars of discipline who are primarily responsible for enforcing rules and preparing their children for the difficult world out there. But under all this portrayal of ‘tough love’ lies a potential for profound understanding and empathy that can be truly transformative for highly sensitive children. Fathers’ sensitive parenting allows the child to view the world a little differently. They’re able to see figures who are dependable but also emotionally present, resilient but understanding at the same time.