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By Mindy Carney on June 21st, 2009

Happy Father’s Day -

- to all the men out there raising honest, compassionate, inquisitive children.

- to all the dads who aren’t afraid to show their children how much they love them, all the men who model participation and positive values, good health and a passion to learn.

- to the fathers who say no when they need to and who teach their children that mistakes are part of the journey; the dads who forgive, who tell stories and know how to laugh at themselves.

- to every man who makes sure his children know, without having to ask, that he will be there for them, in form or spirit, whenever he is needed, for the rest of their lives.

- and to the other fathers out there, somehow, may they learn how important their presence could be, and find a way to get there.

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By Erich Vieth on June 15th, 2008

Barack Obama’s Father’s Day Message

Speaking to the congregation at Apostolic Church of God  in Chicago, Barack Obama gave a speech critical of absent black fathers on Father’s Day. He urged the largely African American congregation:
to remember their filial responsibilities and be more engaged in raising their children. Obama reminded the congregation of his own experience growing up without a [...]

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Father’s Day versus fatherhood
By Erich Vieth on June 16th, 2007

Father’s Day versus fatherhood

I am cynical about the day called Father’s Day.   For most of my life, I have seen it as yet another store-sponsored holiday.  America traditionally “celebrates” Father’s Day by buying trinkets from a store.   I can’t think of a better way to degrade any occasion.
Father’s Day has become something much more meaningful to me since [...]

American Culture • Friendships/relationships • Meaning of Life • Psychology Cognition
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