Apostrophes for Possession
* Singular: "Dear Dad's" (This is correct if you're addressing a single father, showing possession of something like "Dear Dad's advice").
* Plural: "Dear Dads" (This is correct if you're addressing multiple fathers, but it doesn't show possession, just the plural form).
Addressing Multiple Fathers
The most common and respectful way to address multiple fathers in a letter is simply:
* Dear Fathers,
Why No Apostrophe?
You wouldn't use an apostrophe to show possession when you are addressing a group of people. The apostrophe is used to indicate a single person or item possessing something.
Example:
"The fathers' meeting went well" (This means the meeting belonged to the fathers).
In Conclusion:
When addressing multiple fathers in a letter, use "Dear Fathers," without an apostrophe.