My thoughts on…Father’s Day
June 19th 2006 -
Father’s Day has passed. The power tools have been broken in, those ugly ties have been banished to the back of the closet, never to be worn, and those gadgets are still being fooled around with. I didn’t get my dad anything. Not that he’s a bad father. It’s just that I haven’t had any time to go shopping for gifts, being busy with work and all. It’s the special day when dads get their props, because it’s a fact that society places more value on mothers than fathers. Don’t believe me? then why is it so much easier to remember Mother’s day than Father’s Day? Why aren’t there even half as much ads for Father’s Day gifts as there are for Mother’s Day gifts?
Not surprising, as there are many deadbeat dads out there. In Jamaica, 45% of fathers don’t have their name on their child’s birth certifcate! That’s an alarming statistic. That’s why those who have a father should be thankful. I sure am thankful for mine. Sure he may not be perfect, but at least he’s there. Shoutouts to all the men who are man enough to take on the responsibilty of fatherhood.
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Cinthia Says:
June 19th, 2006 at 5:15 pm
My dad never really cared much about gifts on his birthdays, Father’s Day etc. I think most men are like that. On the other hand, my mom always gives me a laundry list of gifts she might want for holidays… hehe
Abeni Says:
June 19th, 2006 at 7:22 pm
Be thankful you have a father in the house,many don’t know what that is like.
PS.That’s a serious face picture you have up:)
Maritza Says:
June 19th, 2006 at 9:32 pm
The best gift you can give your father is courtesy, respect and to grow up to be a man that he will be proud of. Leon, you are on your way to being that person.
Leon Says:
June 20th, 2006 at 7:47 pm
Aww, thanks Martiza.