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There isn't much modeling of non-sexual physical affection in media, but one of my favorite examples is Ben Sisko and Jake from DS9. The writers were responsible for the storylines that demonstrated Sisko's love for his son, but my guess is that Avery Brooks is the one who supplied the body language that made that relationship real. Jake's actor said that Brooks was a mentor, and I can't help but think that the casual and consistent touch was a huge part of what established that comfort level.
There are a lot of reasons Sisko is my favorite Star Trek captain, but one of them is that he was a great father.




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