I believe that if there were better fathers in the world today that many of our problems that face our youth would not exist. The number of households in the United States that do not have a male present has dropped drastically from the 1960's. Mothers can only do so much. I work with young men every day at my job. These young men have one thing in common, they do not have a dad or there father is not a factor. I grew up with an amazing father. He was the ultimate example of what a man needs to be. He taught me to distinguish right from wrong and always showed my mother respect. A person does not always turn out right because of a father. More times than not a person who gets a good role model to follow will make those good decisions for their life. The young men I work with that do have a solid person in their life are most of the time sharp and lead. I teach leadership to these youth so when they venture out into the world, they have a sense of desire to make themseleves do good. I feel that many young men need that father figure around in their life to help shape the future. My father had an enormous impact on my life. Jacob Hamon
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My dad has played a big role in my life. I would not be here today if it wasn't for him, and my mom. They have so much belief in me that it is crazy. They have helped me through all my struggles, especially my dad. I think everyone needs a father, that is there for them like mine is for me. I also think that if fathers were who they are supposed to be for their children, then many youths, and even adults who didn't have a father, would not have the problems they have today.
ReplyDeleteJacob,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your post entirely my girlfriends ex-boyfriend had both his father and mother, but the father was not always great to his mom. You mentioned your dad always shows respect to you mom. Well when my girlfriend was living with her ex he said her place was in the kitchen and she needs to be cleaning. Which she loves cooking and cleaning, so it wasn't a big problem just the fact that he demanded it of her. He also said her cooking was never good enough, which I have had her cooking I had never had Zuppa Tuscani before but drool is all I can say, he hit her, and was just a jerk. I agree that if he had a better father role he wouldn't have acted that way to her.
Jacob,
ReplyDeleteHow right you are. I was adopted by 2 loving parents at 6 months old. my father did not contribute to my genes at all, but the impact he had on me was unreal. he was and is a true father. he showed me right from wrong, good from bad. his influence on my life has in impact to this day. without him, I would not be the person I am today. One of the greatest compliments my wife has ever said to me was you are turning into your father more and more everyday! If I can be half the father he was to me to my own kids, then they will be fine! and so will they.