My answer, when inevitable inquiries emerged, has remained remarkably consistent since my 30’s. I’ve simply chosen not to marry or have children. No stories, no excuses and certainly no regrets.
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My Father, Fran Tarkenton™
Childhood memories of a father figure
Childhood memories of a father figure
Stepping into the Role of the “Father Figure”
What is the critical nature of the father figure?
What is the critical nature of the father figure?
From Madness to Manhood: Growing up a Little in Love with Death
From the time I was born, I knew my mother was about to die.
From the time I was born, I knew my mother was about to die.
‘Gifted’ is a Gift
An excellent model for the new manhood
An excellent model for the new manhood
5 Ways to Overcome an Absent Father
How fatherless men can find success, happiness, and peace.
How fatherless men can find success, happiness, and peace.
Call for Submissions: Thank you Coach!
How did your coach influence your life?
My Brother, My Hero
He was her hero long before they lost their other two brothers, but now he is even more so.
The Legacy of a Black Father’s Love
Marie Roker-Jones pays tribute to the unsung hero, the black father who has taught his children how to live and how to love.
You Are a Role Model. Reluctancy Doesn’t Change That.
We are examples for others, whether we want to be or not. We influence the development of those around us. Let’s embrace this rather than live in the fantasy that it doesn’t exist.
Top 7 Most Admirable Father Figures from Christmas Stories
From Bob Cratchit to George Bailley, who are the best father figures from Christmas movies and literature?
The Drill Instructor and the Lonely Boy: A Powerful Video
There is a lot to be said for discipline, and even more for positive male role models. This video has both.
Robert F. Kennedy and Me
On the 45th anniversary of his death, Deborah A. Lott describes the reaction to the assassination of Bobby Kennedy: in the Ambassador Hotel where he was scheduled to speak, and in the days and years after.
Dear John: Getting Girlfriend’s Son Off The Couch
A sedentary son, a boyfriend planning an unpleasant vacation, and girlfriend who hangs up.
“There is a loss of fatherhood as a role for men to aspire to, which is troubling.”
This is a comment by Alastair on the post “The End of Fatherhood Means the End of Civilized Society”.