Where are the Jamaican fathers?

Well, it's Father's Day today and not much is being said on social media platforms in comparison to Mother's Day that was celebrated in May. Where are our Jamaican fathers? When some people think of their fathers they think nothing but hatred. For many, they have never met their father or their father doesn't have a positive impact on their lives. But in the same breath there are those fathers who took up the role from day one and have always placed their children first. We need to not cloud the day with the memories of the disappointing fathers but spread it with thankfulness for those who live up their responsibilities each and every day. Jamaica needs fathers to stand up and be responsible for grooming their children in the right way. I want to rebuke mothers who keep their children from their father because of their own hatred for the father. Mothers, don't be selfish because of your own feelings but remember the needs of your child.

Can you imagine how much better our society would be if fathers would stand up and be good role models for their children? Teach their sons the good value of hard work and respect for females. Teach their daughters how to respect themselves and what true love looks like. Th missing fathers at the head of the family table is hurting our society. If we don't stand up and make changes today,the cycle will only continue. Females need to also be more careful in who they decide to have children with because you can always end the sexual relationship with him but your child will have to live with that missing link in their lives. Fathers, being a father is much more than providing money for your children, it's about teaching the, and loving them as best as you can. So today, it is my hope that all the great fathers who are still with us and those who have left this earth will be honoured and for the fathers who aren't doing their job they will start to do so as soon as possible.