When my oldest son, Jamin, was moving out of the toddler years, I started to have a difficult time hugging and kissing him. I wasn't really sure why, but for some reason, it felt strange and well
I think you really hit on something here. One reason we have a large problem with fathers in today's society is that many of them were never fathered properly -- because they were never given the tools to do so and this neediness actually goes back generations. Only recently have I come to understand just how deprived I was because my father's father wasn't around for him.
And this is the reason why racial justice is so important -- so that black men can gain the respect they need to be real mentors to their children and any other in their community, to show them the way and give them hope. Mothers can take that only so far.
I think you really hit on something here. One reason we have a large problem with fathers in today's society is that many of them were never fathered properly -- because they were never given the tools to do so and this neediness actually goes back generations. Only recently have I come to understand just how deprived I was because my father's father wasn't around for him.
And this is the reason why racial justice is so important -- so that black men can gain the respect they need to be real mentors to their children and any other in their community, to show them the way and give them hope. Mothers can take that only so far.
This is one reason the limiting imagery of God the Father needs to be added to. Many people just can't relate father=unconditionally loving and forgiving; for example. God as a woman sweeping her house incessantly until a lost coin is found, or God as the mother of humanity, might be easier to love and be in awe of for someone abused by their father.
I have been close to my father all my life, but I knew a new type of love and relationship when I had my son 26 years ago, and I don't think my relationship to God could have been the same without these men, or my husband.
You really hit the nail on the head. I can definitely relate to your feelings. As a man, I wanted a son but I knew that I was going to be satisfied with 2 kids regardless of the sex of the child. I know understand why God blessed me with 2 beautiful daughters. I was not ready because of the issue you mentioned.
I have had the opportunity to mentor family members that were younger than me but I never understood why I never felt comfortable with doing it until I started learning more about fatherhood. Now I understand why and as I see, I am not alone.
Thank God I decided as a youngster to be a great dad. It is my most challenging and most rewarding job in life and I would not have it any other way. We do not have to repeat the cycle! There is a lot of hurt and lack of education that I am glad to be involved in this cause. Keep up the good work,
This is one reason the limiting imagery of God the Father needs to be added to. Many people just can't relate father=unconditionally loving and forgiving; for example. God as a woman sweeping her house incessantly until a lost coin is found, or God as the mother of humanity, might be easier to love and be in awe of for someone abused by their father.
I have been close to my father all my life, but I knew a new type of love and relationship when I had my son 26 years ago, and I don't think my relationship to God could have been the same without these men, or my husband.
I'm really glad I found you, Warren, on the internet. I heard you on the radio a week or two ago and found your story to be very inspiring. You said something about how your own father would be called at by someone using the "n" word. You said that your father would tell you: "Son, I guess they just don't know my name yet." Your father was an amazing man, with maturity that I aspire to, but have not achieved. Well, not yet anyway. I am not a dad, and not black, but I can tell you that your father's example touches me deeply and makes me want to be a better person. I'd love to hear more. Do you have a book out?
You really hit the nail on the head. I can definitely relate to your feelings. As a man, I wanted a son but I knew that I was going to be satisfied with 2 kids regardless of the sex of the child. I know understand why God blessed me with 2 beautiful daughters. I was not ready because of the issue you mentioned.
I have had the opportunity to mentor family members that were younger than me but I never understood why I never felt comfortable with doing it until I started learning more about fatherhood. Now I understand why and as I see, I am not alone.
Thank God I decided as a youngster to be a great dad. It is my most challenging and most rewarding job in life and I would not have it any other way. We do not have to repeat the cycle! There is a lot of hurt and lack of education that I am glad to be involved in this cause. Keep up the good work,
I'm really glad I found you, Warren, on the internet. I heard you on the radio a week or two ago and found your story to be very inspiring. You said something about how your own father would be called at by someone using the "n" word. You said that your father would tell you: "Son, I guess they just don't know my name yet." Your father was an amazing man, with maturity that I aspire to, but have not achieved. Well, not yet anyway. I am not a dad, and not black, but I can tell you that your father's example touches me deeply and makes me want to be a better person. I'd love to hear more. Do you have a book out?
I'm really glad I found you, Warren, on the internet. I heard you on the radio a week or two ago and found your story to be very inspiring. You said something about how your own father would be called at by someone using the "n" word. You said that your father would tell you: "Son, I guess they just don't know my name yet." Your father was an amazing man, with maturity that I aspire to, but have not achieved. Well, not yet anyway. I am not a dad, and not black, but I can tell you that your father's example touches me deeply and makes me want to be a better person. I'd love to hear more. Do you have a book out?
I'm really glad I found you, Warren, on the internet. I heard you on the radio a week or two ago and found your story to be very inspiring. You said something about how your own father would be called at by someone using the "n" word. You said that your father would tell you: "Son, I guess they just don't know my name yet." Your father was an amazing man, with maturity that I aspire to, but have not achieved. Well, not yet anyway. I am not a dad, and not black, but I can tell you that your father's example touches me deeply and makes me want to be a better person. I'd love to hear more. Do you have a book out?
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I'm really glad I found you, Warren, on the internet. I heard you on the radio a week or two ago and found your story to be very inspiring. You said something about how your own father would be called at by someone using the "n" word. You said that your father would tell you: "Son, I guess they just don't know my name yet." Your father was an amazing man, with maturity that I aspire to, but have not achieved. Well, not yet anyway. I am not a dad, and not black, but I can tell you that your father's example touches me deeply and makes me want to be a better person. I'd love to hear more. Do you have a book out?
I'm really glad I found you, Warren, on the internet. I heard you on the radio a week or two ago and found your story to be very inspiring. You said something about how your own father would be called at by someone using the "n" word. You said that your father would tell you: "Son, I guess they just don't know my name yet." Your father was an amazing man, with maturity that I aspire to, but have not achieved. Well, not yet anyway. I am not a dad, and not black, but I can tell you that your father's example touches me deeply and makes me want to be a better person. I'd love to hear more. Do you have a book out?
I think you really hit on something here. One reason we have a large problem with fathers in today's society is that many of them were never fathered properly -- because they were never given the tools to do so and this neediness actually goes back generations. Only recently have I come to understand just how deprived I was because my father's father wasn't around for him.
And this is the reason why racial justice is so important -- so that black men can gain the respect they need to be real mentors to their children and any other in their community, to show them the way and give them hope. Mothers can take that only so far.
I think you really hit on something here. One reason we have a large problem with fathers in today's society is that many of them were never fathered properly -- because they were never given the tools to do so and this neediness actually goes back generations. Only recently have I come to understand just how deprived I was because my father's father wasn't around for him.
And this is the reason why racial justice is so important -- so that black men can gain the respect they need to be real mentors to their children and any other in their community, to show them the way and give them hope. Mothers can take that only so far.
This is one reason the limiting imagery of God the Father needs to be added to. Many people just can't relate father=unconditionally loving and forgiving; for example. God as a woman sweeping her house incessantly until a lost coin is found, or God as the mother of humanity, might be easier to love and be in awe of for someone abused by their father.
I have been close to my father all my life, but I knew a new type of love and relationship when I had my son 26 years ago, and I don't think my relationship to God could have been the same without these men, or my husband.
This is one reason the limiting imagery of God the Father needs to be added to. Many people just can't relate father=unconditionally loving and forgiving; for example. God as a woman sweeping her house incessantly until a lost coin is found, or God as the mother of humanity, might be easier to love and be in awe of for someone abused by their father.
I have been close to my father all my life, but I knew a new type of love and relationship when I had my son 26 years ago, and I don't think my relationship to God could have been the same without these men, or my husband.
You really hit the nail on the head. I can definitely relate to your feelings. As a man, I wanted a son but I knew that I was going to be satisfied with 2 kids regardless of the sex of the child. I know understand why God blessed me with 2 beautiful daughters. I was not ready because of the issue you mentioned.
I have had the opportunity to mentor family members that were younger than me but I never understood why I never felt comfortable with doing it until I started learning more about fatherhood. Now I understand why and as I see, I am not alone.
Thank God I decided as a youngster to be a great dad. It is my most challenging and most rewarding job in life and I would not have it any other way. We do not have to repeat the cycle! There is a lot of hurt and lack of education that I am glad to be involved in this cause. Keep up the good work,
You really hit the nail on the head. I can definitely relate to your feelings. As a man, I wanted a son but I knew that I was going to be satisfied with 2 kids regardless of the sex of the child. I know understand why God blessed me with 2 beautiful daughters. I was not ready because of the issue you mentioned.
I have had the opportunity to mentor family members that were younger than me but I never understood why I never felt comfortable with doing it until I started learning more about fatherhood. Now I understand why and as I see, I am not alone.
Thank God I decided as a youngster to be a great dad. It is my most challenging and most rewarding job in life and I would not have it any other way. We do not have to repeat the cycle! There is a lot of hurt and lack of education that I am glad to be involved in this cause. Keep up the good work,
I'm really glad I found you, Warren, on the internet. I heard you on the radio a week or two ago and found your story to be very inspiring. You said something about how your own father would be called at by someone using the "n" word. You said that your father would tell you: "Son, I guess they just don't know my name yet." Your father was an amazing man, with maturity that I aspire to, but have not achieved. Well, not yet anyway. I am not a dad, and not black, but I can tell you that your father's example touches me deeply and makes me want to be a better person. I'd love to hear more. Do you have a book out?
I'm really glad I found you, Warren, on the internet. I heard you on the radio a week or two ago and found your story to be very inspiring. You said something about how your own father would be called at by someone using the "n" word. You said that your father would tell you: "Son, I guess they just don't know my name yet." Your father was an amazing man, with maturity that I aspire to, but have not achieved. Well, not yet anyway. I am not a dad, and not black, but I can tell you that your father's example touches me deeply and makes me want to be a better person. I'd love to hear more. Do you have a book out?
