Skip to main content

FATHERS not fathers (Kids need Role Models)

 “Kids need their father.”

You’ve probably heard this phrase before, or maybe even said it yourself. And if you look at it on the surface, it sounds noble. But it doesn't make sense when you look at it from a different angle.


The honest truth is:

Kids don’t just need fathers — they need engaged, loving, healthy, carefree, present, consistent role models, and loving example of what a father should be, one who show up emotionally, mentally, and physically. That can mean:

  • Unconditional love and support

  • Positive discipline and guidance

  • Active involvement in their lives

  • A safe, stable environment

  • Examples of respect, empathy, and responsibility

  • Encouragement to grow into their unique selves


Because a title without substance doesn’t nourish a soul.

A presence without care can still leave a child feeling abandoned.

And an unstable father often passes down wounds instead of wisdom.

We don’t talk about this enough. We don’t talk enough about the dads who are physically in the home but emotionally miles away. Or even the father who provide financially but never show affection. And the ones who never got the tools to be a father, because they never saw it modeled either.

Kids need more than the idea of a father—they need the embodiment of one.

Someone who shows up consistently.

Someone who listens.

Who apologizes.

Who is dedicated and supportive.

Who leads with love, not fear.

Who teaches.

Who encourages.

Who Prays

Who protects not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too.

Who demonstrates balance, responsibility, and self-control

It’s not just about being present—it’s about being there the whole time.

And if you didn’t have that growing up, you’re allowed to name that. You’re allowed to grieve it. You’re allowed to break that cycle. 

Let’s not romanticize fatherhood by default. Let’s rebuild it with intention.

In al, Kids need someone who shows up, stays present, and truly cares. That could be a father, mother, grandparent, guardian, teacher, or mentor — what matters most is how they love and lead, not just who they are.


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Things Won’t Get Cheaper — You Have to Get Richer

If we are being honest to ourselves, we would see that prices aren’t getting cheaper or going down anytime soon. From food items to house rent to children upkeep to fuel, the cost of living and so on, It's so surreal that these things are on a steady incline. And it’s easy to feel surprised by this new development, but here’s a heavy truth we need to embrace: “Things won’t get cheaper. You have to find a way to get richer.” You can complain about the cost of living — or you can level up. "Choose your medicine".  This isn’t about being selfish, it’s about surviving, having financial stability, and freedom.  The world we live in today is changing so fast, and the best thing to do for ourselves and family is to stop complaining and get used to it. And this means you: * Increasing your earning potential — earning more from what you do.  * Diversifying your income — building extra streams of income.  * And leveling up your skills  — learning sk...

Fathers Day

Honoring the Role of Fathers, And Embracing Their Humanity. Today, we celebrate fathers — not for being perfect, but for showing up, trying, dedicating, correcting, restructuring and loving in the best ways they know how. Being a father is not just about provision. It’s about presence. Being a father is in guidance, the silent sacrifices, the silent prayers, the long days and even longer nights trying to meet up and show you care. It’s in the moments where they don’t have the answers but still choose to stand firm, for their families. Yes cause it all count. Fathers have flaws. They don’t always get it right cause they are not perfect and no one is perfect. Sometimes, they carry pain they’ve never been taught how to express. But great men aren't those without fault — but those with the willingness to grow, to apologize, to try again. To every father reading this: Your role matters. You are seen. Your strength counts — but so does your softness, your voice, your vulnerability. A...

Busy Isn’t the Problem — Priority Is

W e’ve all heard it before: “I’ve just been really busy.” And sometimes, that’s true. Life happens. Work piles up. Energy runs low. But the truth many people avoid is this — busy is rarely the real problem. The real problem is priority. People don’t forget to reply to those they truly respect. They may delay, but they don’t disappear. They don’t leave conversations hanging indefinitely. They don’t make you feel like asking for their time is asking for too much. At some point, silence stops being accidental and starts becoming intentional. We all choose where our energy goes. Every single day. We choose what to respond to, what to show up for, what to make time for, and what to postpone. When someone consistently has time for everything else but you, that’s not a scheduling issue — that’s a decision. One of the most dangerous things we can do to ourselves is getting used to people's inconsistency. We start normalizing slow replies, broken promises, and half-effort communication. ...