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house father
What does house father mean?
The patriarch of a ballroom house, the counterpart to the house mother. An older, respected member who leads, mentors and protects the house children, providing the guidance and family their birth homes often didn't. Hector Valle founded and fathered the House of Xtravaganza. Same chosen-family role as the mother, just the masc-presenting seat at the head of the table.
"The house father handles the logistics, mother handles the kids' walks."
Frequently asked questions
What does "house father" mean?
He's the male-presenting leader of a ballroom house, the counterpart to the house mother.
How do you use "house father" in a sentence?
"The house father mentors the younger members before every ball."
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