When it comes to fatherhood, there’s no one quite like a step dad. He often goes above and beyond the call of duty, playing an important role in his step kids’ lives. Step dads are special people, and they deserve our recognition and appreciation.
That’s why we’ve collected some of the best step dad quotes out there. These quotes capture the unique experience of being a step dad, as well as the love and dedication that goes into it. We hope you enjoy them!
Stepdad quotes
1.) “My stepdad is probably the greatest man I’ve ever known. The best advice I’ve ever been given was when he told me to enjoy my life, because one day I’m not going to be as agile as I am now.”
2.) “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.”
3.) “To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.”
4.) “No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child.”
5.) “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.”
6.) “I got my love of jazz from my stepfather, who was a jazz musician.”
7.) “Lookin’ back, all I can say about all the things he did for me, is I hope I’m at least half the dad that he didn’t have to be.”
8.) “The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other.”
9.) “The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.”
10.) “My father left when I was three, and I have no memory of him. The most significant male figures in my life were my grandfather, in whose house I lived during the first 10 years of my childhood, and later my stepfather.”
Stepdad appreciation quotes
11.) “My stepdad may not have given me life, but he sure has made my life better.”
12.) “He never treated me like I was a package deal. I wasn’t a burden in his eyes, I was a bonus.”
13.) “The only steps in this house are the stair steps and only half in this house is the half & half creamer.”
14.) “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”
15.) “Becoming a father is a challenge to any man’s psyche and there is a fundamental reorganization that you cannot avoid when you begin this journey.”
16.) “The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.”
17.) “My stepfather stepped in where no man would’ve stepped in — six kids, five of them boys — and that’s heroic.”
18.) “My Stepdad may not have given me life, but he sure has made my life better.”
19.) “A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again.”
20.) “My stepdad is probably the greatest man I’ve ever known.”
Stepfather quotes
21.) “There is no such thing as a broken family. Family is family and is not determined by marriage certificates, divorce papers, and adoption documents. Families are made in the heart.”
22.) “I want to congratulate all the men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers, whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers, or just spiritual fathers.”
23.) “I got my love of jazz from my stepfather, who was a jazz musician.”
24.) “Step-parenting is like working at a late-night convenience store…all of the responsibility and none of the authority.”
25.) “To the man that raised me as his own, gave me everything he could to have a wonderful childhood.”
26.) “My stepfather was an exemplary human being. It took me a lot of time to accept me as a parent. But what he did intelligently was he befriended me.”
27.) “Any man can help make a child, but it takes a special man to help raise a child.”
28.) “A child cannot have too many people who love them and want to help them succeed.”
29.) “A good step-dad will observe boundaries. He’ll know when to step in to support and comfort your children and when to take a step back and let the biological father in.”
30.) “I never had that wicked stepmother or evil stepfather thing at all. I’m very close to both step-parents and I consider them to be my parents, too.”
31.) “The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.”
32.) “It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.”
33.) “Remember you are not managing an inconvenience. You are raising a human being.”
34.) “My stepfather is my mentor. He’s also like a father to me. He taught me how to be a man, how to carry myself, and how to handle my business.”
35.) “It takes a strong man to accept somebody else’s children and step up to the plate another man left on the table.”
36.) “Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.”
37.) “I got my love of jazz from my stepfather, who was a jazz musician.”
38.) “It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father.”
39.) “He adopted a role called being a father so that his child would have something mythical and infinitely important: a protector.”
40.) “No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child.”
41.) “If you are a stepparent, rush right out and get yourself a dog. Because it’s very nice to have someone in the house that loves you.”
42.) “Any man can help make a child, but it takes a special man to help raise a child.”
43.) “The power of dad in a child’s life is unmatched.”
44.) “There is no such thing as a broken family. Family is family and is not determined by marriage certificates, divorce papers and adoption documents. Families are made in the heart.”
45.) “Step-parenting is like working at a late-night convenience store…all of the responsibility and none of the authority.”
46.) “A stepfather means so many things… an understanding heart, a source of strength, and of support, right from the very start.”
47.) “Stepparents, those fairy tale villains, have been given a bad name. They’re easy targets. When the family goes awry, how easy to blame them. I was blessed by the right steps.”
48.) “He was the purest example of how to love and live life fully.”
49.) “It takes a strong man to accept somebody else’s children and step up to the plate another man left on the table.”
50.) “A Dad is one who is always there can always be counted on always has time, always encouraging, that is you Dad.”
Final thoughts
Although it may be hard to find the right words to say, expressing your appreciation for your stepdad can make a big difference in his day. These quotes should help get you started. Have you ever told your stepdad how much he means to you? If not, don’t wait any longer – pick up the phone and call him today. Tell him that you love him, and thank him for all he’s done for you over the years. You won’t regret it!