Good afternoon,
I wanted to take a moment to share some perspective with you on being a father. Parenting is not an easy task and too often it is left to women to shoulder much of the burden. Fatherhood is too important a part of our socialization to be taken lightly. I believe three things very strongly about being a father that I want to share with you.
1. As fathers, we must teach our children that women are NOT property and as our partners must be treated with absolute dignity and respect.
2. As fathers, we must love our daughters unconditionally and set the standard for what is acceptable treatment through how we relate to the women in our lives.
3. As fathers, we must support our children not only financially but also physically, socially, emotionally, mentally and wholeheartedly.
I believe these things sincerely and whilst none of us is perfect, it is the pursuit of ideals such as these that makes it all worthwhile.
From my family to yours, Happy Father's Day.
Regards,
Ryan Straughn
