America’s favorite dads

Obama and girlsvia current.com

Who is America’s number one dad!? In a national survey just in time for Father’s Day, America decided that President Barack Obama was their pick for best role model dad! Duh…right? Runners up include Will Smith, Brad Pitt, and Ben Affleck.

The survey was conducted by a new campaign called RESPECT!—a national, multi-year initiative to help prevent relationship violence. It is a social action and awareness initiative created to give parents, teachers, coaches and other role models the tools they need to teach young people about healthy relationships.

The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF), Macy’s, and Geoffrey Beene Gives Back are all supporting the campaign. RESPECT! has also teamed up with The Founding Fathers-- nationwide group of men against dating abuse. Famous “Founding Fathers” include Joe Torre, Willie Mays, and Russell Simmons.

Want to honor your dad on Father’s Day? The RESPECT! campaign has a ton of ideas for you. You can send a free RESPECT! Father’s Day e-card—for each card sent, Geoffrey Beene Gives Back will make a will make a $25 donation in the recipients' name, up to $100,000.

What do you think about America’s top pop? What other famous fathers deserve recognition? Tell us what you think—comment below!