It Takes Courage to Raise A Child

Happy Fathers Day

Every Day!

It’s all about Dad it our turn to celebrate the fathers and dads for being so vitally important to the strength and well-being of the family.

Without them we are missing something that cannot be replaced which transcends the boundaries statistical labels and stereotypes.

Today in the African American community the statistics are discouraging about fathers missing in action and also in the household. Family values are implanted through the strength of the father in the family unit.

Thankfully there are many men that do their absolute best when it comes to the being a role model and leader in the family. Not all families resemble a mom and dad living in the same household with their children. Some families are blended, some families live in separate homes and children shuffle back and forth to spend time with both parents.

These are the men that are not always acknowledged for their moral fiber and commitment to demonstrating a work ethic and teaching by example. They remind us that being a good father goes beyond statistics or societal labels.

Some parents can live apart in partnership and work together for the benefit of the child or any children they have. Separation does not have to mean drama and chaos for the children because the most important objective is the well-being of children.

Dad’s are working it out and doing their part to be available by setting up a household that provides the same or similar comforts the child would have at home with mom.

It is everyone’s responsibility to reduce the absence of fathers in the home by being supportive and patient. It takes courage to raise a child for anyone man or woman in these challenging economic times.

The report is spread over the airways that black men are not responsible, have negative attitudes and self destructive behavior.

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In the black community, fatherhood is endangered and this crisis is one of the most important issues of this generation.

Unemployment leads to poverty and frustration which can lead to abuse or domestic violence, crime and incarceration. It resembles a domino effect for a child in this cycle which contributes to the struggle of single parent homes.

The statistics state that it is a social crisis in the black community that over fifty percent of households are women.

Not every child fails in a single parent household with an absent father; President Barack Obama stated during his campaign;

“I know what it means to have an absent father, although my circumstances weren’t as tough as they are for many young people today.”  “. . . We must also admit that programs alone can’t replace parents; that government can’t turn off the television and make a child do her homework; that fathers must take more responsibility for providing the love and guidance their children need .”

It takes courage to raise a child to be a father that instills family values positive character and confidence. Fathers show in our lives in our grand fathers, uncles, brothers and extended family members that provide male leadership.

Fathers, keep doing what you do because I am on your side. I raised my children with the help of my family. Their father was around just not in the same household and they all turned out as descent people.

Support is important, so let us all support fathers today and every day. They are a valuable source of strength in our community.

Happy Father’s Day to all dads!

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