21st Century Parent

The Black Father

The role of the black father in the 21st century has taken on a new leaf, because
they're not present. They were present early to midway of the 20th century, but they must have got lost somewhere along the way in the latter part. The reason why the black father's role is so pivotal now more than they were in the 80s and 90s is because those who were fatherless should know how it felt to not have that positive male role model that they should have had. Eventhough they know that heartbreak of their father letting them down, they still give that heartbreak to their kids. Step up and be men my fellow parents!

I thought that being a father would be a difficult task, but it is quite easy after the 1st month. In addition to that, you know that the mother of your child will be there so you're making this harder than what it needs to be. I was fortunate to have a father that was a role model and was not with my mom all of my life. I was also fortunate to have a positive male role model in my step father. Both of these men took on roles that most young black males do not and it hurts to see this problem continue. I'm not trying to brag about taking care of my son either before people get defensive. I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing as a man and am just trying to encourage more men to do the same. And to the women that push men away that are trying to be fathers to their children, stop that shit! Help the father become a great parent and pray on your situation (Both mother and father). To conclude my thoughts on the black father, don't hurt your child by not providing them with the love they deserve. These kids are those who will be the change of this country and don't make it a bad change.