Teen Mom Dads Pen Heartfelt Letters to Their Children for Father’s Day

father of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Ready to celebrate with your kids this Father’s Day weekend?

For several years, reality stars including Tyler Baltierra, Gary Shirley, Sean Austin, Zach Davis And Taylor McKinney MTV cameras have had the opportunity to show the ups and downs of fatherhood. Although the journey has been full of surprises, one thing is clear: everyone is happy after becoming fathers. teen Mom The star has so much love for his children that it is hard to express it in words.

“It’s just so encouraging to see how they’re always looking to you for protection and safety,” Tyler, 32, told Exclusively. our weekly on Wednesday, June 12. “Whenever one of my kids gets hurt, they always say, ‘Where’s daddy?’ They run to their mom. These girls love their dad and I just enjoy that every time.”

“I feel a huge responsibility with this,” former 16 and Pregnant Discussing becoming a father, the star said, “It’s a beautiful journey and honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.”

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In celebration of Father’s Day weekend, We asked Tyler and his fathers. teen Mom To write a letter to your children. What followed were notes filled with care, support and lots of love.

Tyler Baltierra

“Dear daughters Carly, Nova, Veda and Riya,

I just want you to know that my love for you will never be conditional. It will never have any requirements or expectations. It will always be biologically biased towards the acceptance, support, and protection of your beautiful soul. It is a fatherly love that is eternal and unstoppable. However, as your father, I have hopes and dreams for you. I hope you will always fight for what you believe in and never be afraid to raise your voice when needed.

I hope and wish that you:
Always stay true to your intuition
Living each moment with unflinching authenticity
Allow yourself enough grace to heal whenever you need it
Never betray self-confidence for the comfort of others.
Always use fear as an opportunity and prove to yourself what you are really capable of, whenever it challenges you.
& forever remember …
You are beautiful
you are strong
You are worthy
you’re safe

The longer the world is, the brighter and more livable it becomes. I love you more than words can describe! From the first man who loved you, Papa.”

Gary Shirley

“Dear Leah and Emily,

You are my whole world, the one I love and adore with all my heart. I know that one day I will not be here so now my biggest job is to make you independent and pursue your dreams. You can do anything you set your mind to.

Leah — I love the person you have become. You are so sweet and help around the house without being told. You listen so well, even though you are still a child. You are not perfect, but in my eyes you are perfect. Peer pressure does not affect you, although I am sure it is hard to follow the less popular viewpoint, but it is the wisest thing to do. You will be a wonderful mother one day, just far from now 🙏. I thank God that you are with me and I am here to keep you safe.

Emily — You make my heart happy ♥️. You are an extraordinary girl. You are a smart, quirky, and really fun child. One thing I love is how much like me you are. You are so kind, even when the other kids are not being nice. You set a good example for them. You always get compliments from teachers, you have a great attitude, and I know you will keep your big sister safe.

I can’t wait to see you both grow into young ladies, really… I can, please stay young forever.”

Zach Davis

“Dear Ryder and Ace,

Being your dad is the greatest title I’ve ever had. I always knew I wanted a family, but I never realized how amazing you two really are. Being your dad means being a guiding light for you, showing you the way through love, wisdom, and example. I hope to do that for you.

Watching you both grow from your mother’s womb to now the ages of 7 and 3 has been an endless journey of giving and receiving love. Together, we have created incredible memories, and I pray that I will always provide you with strength, comfort, support, and love. Thank you for choosing me to be your father!

With all my love, Papa/Daddy Z.”

Taylor McKinney

“Dear Bentley, Jade and Maverick,

Being your father is the greatest thing in the world. Watching you move forward and achieve your goals is the biggest thrill for me. I want you all to know that I will always be there to love and support you.

Bentley — You taught me more about being a father than you will ever know. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but it was really fun. I immediately enjoyed your playfulness and your love of sports. I admire the way you have handled the fires you have had to endure. I don’t know many young men who could live a life like you and still walk around with their heads held high. Your character is unmatched. Never change who you are.

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Jayde—you are one of the sweetest and smartest people I have ever known. The world doesn’t deserve your kindness to others. You have so much empathy for people and always want to make sure everyone has a friend. I love how much you love school and strive to be great at it. I also love your energy on the ball field and with your teammates. You always keep your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Never change who you are.

Maverick — You are a fierce person and I love that. You are a maniac in all the best ways. You are a tough kid and even though you are small, you are fierce. Dynamite comes in small packages. I hope you believe in yourself the way I do. When I watch you I truly feel that you can do anything you want. I love your tenacity in every game you play. You are brave and carefree. Never change who you are.

I can’t wait to see where each of you go in your lives. I am so blessed to be a part of this journey. I truly love being a dad to all of you! Never change who you are!”

Sean Austin

“Dear Chloe,

I want you to know that no matter what is happening, no matter what is happening, I will always be here for you, no matter what you need. Whether you need any advice, inspiration or motivation – I want you to know that you can always count on Dad!

I am so proud of you because you are officially a first grader! It seems like just a few days ago we were enrolling you in pre-k and now you are a full-fledged first grader! I can’t believe it!

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The best part of being a father is watching you grow, become smarter and prosper. You can do anything you set your mind to! I see it happen right before my eyes every day and it is the best gift life (and my wife) can give me Jade Cline) gave it to me!

I am looking forward to traveling with you. I didn’t get to experience much travel as a child – I only got the chance to travel out of the country in my 20s. It is a dream come true to show you more of the world at such a young age!”

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