I have tweeted this a few times, and I will tweet it again.
Firstly, we cannot say they didn’t build or buy a house for their fathers just because it wasn’t posted online. Secondly, if they didn’t, there must be a story behind it. Lastly, and most importantly, we men underestimate the importance of bonding, showing up, and emotionally supporting our kids. We act like these things aren’t as important as providing. Many men don’t even try at all. no bond, no emotional support, and just providing.
Do you know why many men are quick to disown their kids? It’s because there is no bond. We see it online all the time: a video of kids making mistakes, and men commenting, “If any of my kids try this, I will disown them.” That easy? The first thing that comes to your mind is to disown them? I changed so many diapers, soothed their sickness, and endured every tantrum, and you just want me to disown my kids? Many men see kids as people they only need to provide for.
If all you do is provide, while the mother does the showing up, emotional support, and bonding, then when the kids grow up and it’s time to give back, they will do the same. Not because they are bad kids, but because that’s what they learned. They will celebrate their mother more. They will talk to her more. Meanwhile, you as the father who only provided, will only receive financial gestures and gifts. You will be taken care of. They will like post their mom and rarely post you. Ask people who openly celebrate their dads if all he did was provide.
But if you never celebrated them when they were young, why should they celebrate you? You can’t expect them to miraculously create a bond you never built. If you’re lucky, your kids may unlearn that pattern and try to build a relationship with you, but it will be difficult, because they were raised with, “As a father, it’s my way or the highway.”
I work 12 to 16 hours sometimes, and my daughter has a game right after that. I get tired, really tired, but I still show up. And many times, when I get there, the smile that lights up her face when she spots me in the crowd is priceless. I love seeing that.
Do you think I always have the strength to go to parks, birthday parties, pools, and watch her play sports? Sometimes I want to rest, but I still try. And whenever I can’t make it, I communicate that with her. I don’t just fail to show up. I explain and give her reasons. So, my brothers, providing for your family and being emotionally present aren’t mutually exclusive. Try. Otherwise, when you are down, your kids won’t be beside you on your deathbed, but they will make sure you d*e comfortably.
"The moment one person in a marriage commits adultery, you sentence your spouse to doing the same, except by the intervention of God... I was struggling not to pounce on him in the car."
Reverend Christie Bature shares a personal story.
@PharmUcheey They’re hiding behind phantom hatred. Some of them boastfully say they can’t speak like it’s a thing to be proud of. I was actually berated for only speaking Igbo to my kids. Excuse being that it will make them sound “igbotic”….Broad daylight low self-esteem.
@a__vanita Exact scenario with my mum.. her friend came visiting that my mum buried over a month had called her saying she (friend) doesn’t want to visit her. Phone had been switched off since she died. My sister was completely cold as it was exactly my mums number from an untouched phone.
As a producer, it is essential that you inevitably transition from “Artist – Song (prod. by you)” to “You – Song ft. Artist.” That’s when your career is truly in your hands.
I know what my wife earns and she knows mine.
She has 100 percent access to my phone and I do hers.
I sabi her atm pin, Bank app passwords, she knows mine too and can transfer money anytime, the money is our money sef, both money we make.
We are each other nok.
Our properties/belongings are in both of our names.
We do housechores together, nothing like gender role, she wash plate, I do laundry..
I want every single man to know there are still good woman out there with family values, its your job to painstakingly search for one, and also to be a better man
Can women serve in Delta Force?
"Absolutely not, and it has nothing to do with respect or capability it come down to mission requirements... The standards exist for a reason, if they're lowered to accommodate anyone, people will die."
I agree, do you?