Sunday, June 21, 2009

Our Role as a Father

It's father's day! Congratulations to all fathers all over the world.
As a teacher, I have the first hand information on the role of the fathers to their children. Fathers are symbols of authority and discipline. This is not to say that mothers cannot do that roles. But our society which is happening all over the world, fathers are seen as model of bravery and protector.
Today there are many who are fathers but not responsible as head of the family. They left their children while they were young. They failed to nurture their children. Their children were either left to their mothers or family relatives. Because of this, the children would grow deprive of father figure in homes.
What's the negative consequences for the children growing up without fathers? Many of them would have a confuse role to choose. They would mimic more of the characteristics of their mothers or relatives. They may hate their destiny and envy those who have fathers.
Some of these children without fathers would struggle throughout their lives especially if their mothers are poor. Life to them is like a hell and a nightmare because their fathers have abandoned them. These kind of fathers are creating "monsters" in the process. These children would hate society and when they grow up may engage in anti-social activities. They would be a source of headache to the policemen. They may engage in criminal activities.
In my class I observe, children without fathers are sometimes hard to control. They are not focusing in their studies and do not follow school rules and regulations. They do this probably their fathers failed to enlighten them of rules at home.
Finally, if we fathers abandon our children then we are not contributing good for the society and the world in general. We as fathers should know our roles: to raise our children as responsible and productive citizens of their countries. If we fail to do this then we're raising children who have a mentality of Cain who is envious and murderous.

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