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HAPPY FATHERS DAY GENTLEMEN.............


What I love about being a dad



A good father is any man who helps shape his children's lives, who offers love, discipline, comfort and warmth when they are needed most. As we approach Father's Day, All Woman celebrates with a few fathers the best things about being daddies.

1. Delmark 'Delus' Spence, father of four-year-old Karissa:

The thing I love the most about being a father is that my little girl makes me feel like her world begins and ends with me. There isn't a time when I am not greeted with hugs and kisses. I know that I have at least one sure love in this world, other than that of my mother.


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2. Denton Cockburn and his young son:

I like the little things. Like when I come home and he will be at the door like 'dad, dad, daddy, daddy' and he gets so exited for me to be home and it makes me realise that a lot of things that I used to think were important in life aren't anymore. You don't want to be out partying anymore, you just want to be home enjoying time with your son, sometimes just sitting there helping him to read a book. There are days when I want to rush home to see him before he goes to bed, or I get so sad if I am at school too long and he ends up going to bed before I make it home. I think it just makes me feel more appreciated, like there is a real purpose in life.

3. Kenroy Campbell, father of three-year-old Lushane:


Being a father keeps me grounded, it makes me want to push to accomplish more. Having the care and responsibility of my son has a lot of positive effects on me — the main one is that it keeps me focussed.

4. Errol Smith, father of one-year-old Cailee:

Being a father makes my life worthwhile. The fact that I am responsible for someone helps to keep my priorities in check. Only a real father can relate to the pleasure I get whenever I go shopping for my little princess.

5.Kenyon Hemans, father of four-year-old Sydnee:

Apart from having the privilege of her being mine to encourage and inspire, I love the way she is bubbly when she greets me when I get home from work. "I love you Daddy" is what she says and my heart melts. I love and adore my little angel and I wouldn't give up fatherhood for the world.

6. Anthony Jones, father of two-year-old Antoine:

Seeing a smaller version of me is amazing, but the best thing is coming through the door after a long day at work and seeing his face light up like I just gave him the best gift in the world. Fatherhood keeps me grounded and helps to lessen life's challenges. Being a father is a blessing from the Almighty.



Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines...1#ixzz1PH69FIr3

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Fatherhood keeps me grounded and helps to lessen life's challenges. Being a father is a blessing from the Almighty.

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hear da next one yaa now,

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Things my father taught me

FIRST observed in 1908, Father's Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the influence of fathers. The day is just days away, and below, five Jamaican women share the invaluable lessons that their fathers imparted which helped shape their lives.

Cheryl Hamilton, social worker and secretary of the Fletcher's Land Management Benevolent Association:

As a child my father Ralph Hamilton (deceased) taught me valuable lessons that every child should know. I was taught not to lie and he instilled great Christian values in me, that is, he grew me using the Bible as his guide. I also have fond memories of visiting him when I was a little girl on Sunday mornings where I would watch him make breakfast and do other household chores. I was his little princess.

Betty-Ann Blaine, children's advocate:

My father John was a very special person and just the thought of him brings a broad smile to my face. He was a gentleman and a great father. He had a very gentle and humble personality. So gentle was he that he never raised his voice or hands at any of his five kids. On days that my mother would spank my siblings or myself, he would leave the house. He taught me humility and empathy towards people. He was a people person and he taught me that it was my responsibility to offer my love and kindness to everyone, especially the less fortunate. As a child another lesson he taught me was to be satisfied with what I have. Our family never had things in abundance but we were taught that begging was a serious offence so when we didn't have much no one would know as we were satisfied with the little we had. A solid education was always important to him and I can easily recall him saying, &quot;Whatever you have in your head no one can take that away from you, so grasp a good education&quot;.

Dorothy Whyte, executive director of the Women's Resource and Outreach Centre:

My dad Eustace Whyte was a humble cabinet maker. He taught me to be aware of myself as a proud black woman. He placed a great value on education so even though we were very poor, my brother and I excelled in academics. He also grew me up in the Baha'i Faith so I am a firm believer of that faith. From him I also learned to love and appreciate humanity.

Tami-Ann Young, public relations executive:

My father Albert 'Ilawi' Johnson is a musician by profession. Although I did not grow up in a household with him, I do believe I got much of his creative side as I do have a passion for music and other creative arts. I admire his strength, ambition and endurance as he was put in an approved school at an early age but educated himself and is a fine product of Alpha Boys' Home.

Faith Webster, executive director of the Bureau of Women's Affairs:

As a youngster my dad taught me how to read the clock. I also recall him teaching me arithmetic and he always assisted with my homework. During the Christmas season he would teach me how to bake plum puddings —an entire day would be dedicated to that. After attending Christmas church service we would go to Christmas market. He instilled great values and attitudes that I use to guide me daily. He taught me courage. Although it was not considered by some to be the traditional role of a male, my dad would take me to the clinic for medical check-ups and oftentimes take me to school. Noel Daye was his name and he was one of the greatest fathers there was.

... And things I wish he hadn't


FROM relationship advice to marriage dos and don'ts; from what men expect from women to self-defence techniques — we rely on our dads as a trusted source for guidance through the rocky road called life. But sometimes dad can be wrong, dishing out advice that when tested, proves to be oh so bad for us.

Below are some of the things readers shared — the sad, funny, even depressing wisdom that they wished dad had kept quiet about.

To fear men


My father inadvertently taught me to fear men. I would watch him in fights with my mother and marvel at his strength. Today, even at the slightest hint of conflict with my boyfriend, I cringe, as I fear that he will hit me too.

— Peta Gaye, 32

How to be a boy

He taught me to fix tyres and how to jack up a car; how to kill a chicken and how to paint a wall; how to fix a blocked drain and how to make compost from rabbit waste — all great skills, I'm sure, except that I'm ten times more efficient than every man I meet. See, my dad wanted a boy — I even have a boy's name — so much so that he raised me like one. And today I have a hard time dating, as which man wants to feel inferior to a girl?

— Morgan, 22

That I was a 'Princess'

It was fun at first — like up to 12 years old — being doted on, that is. But the princess thing gets a little old in adulthood, especially when you realise a bit too late that life isn't all roses and chocolates. My dad coddled and spoiled me to the point where I expected that my future husband and all men were like him. Imagine shock of shocks when I started to date, and realised that men expected you to, OMG, help pay for dates; do their laundry and know how to cook and clean! Can you say wake-up call?

—Nordia-Grace, 25

To fight like a dude


My dad loved sports —boxing, wrestling — and he taught all of us to defend ourselves. When I enrolled in kickboxing he was thrilled, as we finally had something in common. He would tell me &quot;trust no man&quot;, &quot;never let a man put his hand on you&quot;. That's all fine and dandy, except that now I'm aggressive, fight at the drop of a hat, and have my husband cringing most times, as I'm so confrontational.



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ahhhh????

<span style="font-weight: bold">That's all fine and dandy, except that now I'm aggressive, fight at the drop of a hat, and have my husband cringing most times, as I'm so confrontational. </span>

so whey the maturity aspect of this training went....she only focused on the physical aspect,