- Both are the fathers of the family.
- Both have three children: one daughter and two sons.
- Both have never been divorced.
- Both try to plan family outtings, which often end up in chaos.
- Both seem to have a life beyond their father role in the family.
- Both have a pretty big, yet unrecognized, impact as a role model on the sons in the family.
- Both like(d) to drink.
- Both still care about their wives long into their marriages.
Differences:
My Dad:
- My dad still lives with our family.
- My Dad works as a director of finances.
- My Dad does not outwardly appear to care very much about family togetherness.
- My dad's work does not require him to travel.
Beck Tull:
- Beck Tull left the family while the children were still quite young.
- Beck works as a salesman.
- In the end of the story, Beck happily suggests how they are all just one, big, happy family, showing he cares about family togetherness.
- Beck's work did require him to travel.