Momentary Monetary Distractions

Dancing or prancing, sometimes a dad's got to do what a dad's got to do.

Billionaire father of one Mark Cuban said, "It just shows you that money can't buy you the most important things," after he stumbled in the faux competition, "Dancing with the Stars."

Not that how winning a television competition is one of the more important things for a father to consider purchasing is clear. But it is certainly true that one is a better father when one has varied interests. And money can certainly support those.

Like exotic birds and cars and jets, or a book, or a beer, or even badminton lessons, such as those purchased by father of 11, Haji Hassan-al-Bolkiah, aka Sultan of Brunei, for a little bit over $2.5 million.

** Money buys toys for fathers, but, according to Thing 1 and Thing 2, absolutely buys happiness for kids. **