It happens every few weeks. My cell phone rings. Now no big deal, right?
Well, one would think so but one does not know my life. Now putting this into context. I need to set a few words straight. Complaining. Telling the facts is different than this particular word "complain". But truly I am expressing a point of pain for myself. My son is my joy and a source of pride and happiness. A fine reason to have kids. Now I figure you are anticipating a 'but'. And you would be right except I don't at this point to detail the 'but' of being a father to my son. How then are you suppose to know what is going on? You don't right now anyway will know what is going on. People develop at different rates and maturity is something to be desired of most adults and as most of us adults would say 'non-adults' alike. Maturity is something developed with guidance. Do I have a good example of how to be a good Dad? Not from my father and most likely not from yours as well. What does a father do when raising kids that messes us up so bad? I am sure my son will think the same thing when he is older. There is no handbook, no set rules, and luckily sometimes we as fathers have models from other men around us to draw upon on the "do's" and "don'ts" of raising kids. If you have kids, my advice is to love them and make sure they know it. Don't spoil them. Teach them responsibility and that to get anywhere you have to work for it. Those who don't manipulate the system and more than likely have had previous parents in position of power in the community or have more money to buy the opportunities most of us will not get. So here are some catch phrases I have used.
If you think I am cruel, just wait for the world to be cruel.
I love you.
Responsibility is something earned. So is respect.
Life will be unfair and people will bully, discriminate, and push you around. Develop thick skin and let it roll off of you.
Now I know there are plenty more but for right now, I will trod on into the many purposes of my life which one is being a dad, father, a Georgie.
If you think I am cruel, just wait for the world to be cruel.
I love you.
Responsibility is something earned. So is respect.
Life will be unfair and people will bully, discriminate, and push you around. Develop thick skin and let it roll off of you.
Now I know there are plenty more but for right now, I will trod on into the many purposes of my life which one is being a dad, father, a Georgie.
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