Father

A father is the male parent of a family. In many cultures, the father is considered an essential element in raising a child of either sex to adulthood.

Empath: The Luckiest Smurf stories
In Smurf society in the EMPATH: The Luckiest Smurf story series, a male Smurf who becomes a Papa Smurf through the production of an offspring is expected to show the positive traits of an adult male Smurf, which include courage, strength of character, hard work, fidelity to his spouse and children, wisdom, and uncompromising love. He endeavors to make sure that the village as a whole is running smoothly with the help of his fellow Smurfs and that it is well protected against any forms of danger.