26 August 2008, 3:52 pm
The inspiration of this question came from "www.fathers.com" in the single father section. Single fathers are really rare so I tend to look at these things. Anyway, I'll quote this: "CAN A DAD REALLY BE A MOM? Somehow, single dads are supposed to raise kids like moms do. But what happens? We fail miserably. Or we walk away. That makes the kids very miserable. As a single father, raising children should feel natural. Simply remember to raise them as a man would. Sure, moms have a way of raising kids, but dads do too. Our way of showing love and laughter are not a mom's way. It was never intended to be like a mom. What do I mean by "a dad's way?" Spending time with the kids. That can mean letting them sit on either side of you while reading a story from the sports page-out loud. Or laughing about the pile of laundry, and taking off for a little fishing, knowing that it will be waiting for you when you get back. I recall a walk we took when my daughter was about 4 years old. We went up and down the alleys in town, looking at old cars and barking back at the fenced-in dogs. We found a really glorious mud puddle and started tossing rocks into it. You guessed it, pretty soon we were into it ourselves and covered with mud. Along came a mom. She was horrified. When I pointed out that kids were "wash and wear," she got a blank look on her face. I don't think it had occurred to her in quite that way. Dads are different, and kids love it." (Patrick Batchelder, Fathers.com) I was just a little curious as to why fathers are called "Mr. Mom"...Like women have the best plans for raising children or something. :P. Anyway, share your thoughts and expressions :P Thanks.... read more
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