I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.
The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
My father used to say that it’s never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, ‘You never know what you can accomplish until you try.’
Nothing I’ve ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.
The death of my father is probably the biggest thing that I ever faced. Daddy and I were best friends.
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS 
I regret the fact that it’s Freud’s quote that speaks very strongly to me. I could wish it to be just about anyone else’s …
My children are so fortunate to have such a great Dad. I agree with you JF on the importance.
Interesting quotes!
JF, I think you may enjoy my post yesterday King Solomon and XBox. Which one of these children’s playthings do you think a wise father would prefer his child spend their time playing?
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You know my answer. Definitely, harp. I look at my grandchildren today and wonder how much their minds
are harmed by all these achievements like TV, XBOXES, etc. Fortunately, my
children taught them to play piano and to sing, to paint, to dance, to read a lot, to play tennis, ping pong
and basketball and limited how much time they could watch TV and play video games.
JF
Llimiting time, I agree. However, most parents have no control over their kids. I mainly thought you would enjoy listening to this highly talented young girl based on the content of your posts
Regards and good will blogging.
There is a simple explanation. 😉 I listened to this girl about a week ago and thought about
making a post about her. You did it before me. 😉
However, I disagree with you about “most parents have no control over their kids”. What prevents
them from having control? My wife and I had good control, our children (daughter and son) also
have good control over their kids. It’s done with love, but it is absolutely necessary.
Our kids were happy and their kids (26, 23, 20, 17, 12) are happy and value family more
than anything else.
JF
I should have said many instead of most based on the news I read and hear about some neighborhoods in Chicago with high crime.
Your family is fortunately the opposite.
PS the young harpist is really talented and I am partial to harp music. I sure hope I make it to heaven because I heard their are a lot of harps up there.
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I hope we will attend all concerts there.;)
Every boy deserves a father, but not every father deserves his little boy.
Oh, yes! But what a joy to know that you have a son and at 54 he not only
loves you but he is also your second best friend (after your wife).
My son’s father disowned him, only to go on to have 2 more children and adopt his girlfriends son (who is 2 months younger than my son) as his own. HE does not deserve to have his son.
Does your son have a man in his life who loves him? He needs one.
He has my father and my brother, but he doesn’t see them on a regular basis. I agree, he needs a male role model, but every boyfriend I’ve had sees me as a woman with baggage, and has no interest in being said role model. It’s VERY disappointing.
How old is your son?
11 However, he has seen far too much for an 11 year old. He knows I am both mom and dad. It is exhausting, but I would do ANYTHING for my son and he knows it. I pray that my love alone will get him through this life.
I pray with you!
Thank you. You’re very sweet.