Happy Father’s Day to all father’s out there. Despite all the technological advances and conveniences in today’s society, its harder than ever to be a father. For over 50 years we (fathers) have been told that we ain’t shit, a woman doesn’t need a man, all she needs is child support. Father’s struggle to keep a roof over their head, keep food on the table and keep the lights on. Shift work, deployments, mandatory overtime, shift changes and the daily grind of going to work! Too many fathers stay in loveless, sexless marriages to keep the peace and be with their kids. And in cases of divorce, the father gets hosed! The ex wife uses the excuse for obscene amounts of alimony “for the lifestyle she’s accustomed to.” The father has to pay for two homes! His and hers! When the father wants to go to court for an reduction, he’s looking at an additional $4-$5k out the gate! Harry Chapin’s “Cats in the cradle” hits home for too many of us.
As for those who never had kids, you can say: “Well, look at my house, car, boats, and vacation destination.” Yeah well, you can’t take it with you and in 3 months people will begin to forget you. Not your kids.
But; hold your head high dads. Your kids will appreciate you! The saying goes: “You can tell a lot about a man by looking at his kids.” Those who drifted away from your father, make amends before its too late. And those who had a falling out with their kids, make it right!
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