Imagine Bermuda: ‘Heroic Task Of Fatherhood’
There is no more heroic task than fathers playing a role in the lives of children, Imagine Bermuda said, adding that “while that heroism may not be the kind found in movies, the reality of the courage of fathers, transforms lives.”
Glenn Fubler from Imagine Bermuda said, “As we approach National Heroes weekend, we are reminded of the words of a song made popular by Mariah Carey, that ‘…a hero lies in you..’ Carey was speaking to the fact that all of us can access the courage to address the challenges that life will throw our way, from time to time.
“There is no more heroic task than that called on, for fathers playing a role in the lives of children. While that heroism may not be the kind found in movies, the reality of the courage of fathers, transforms lives. Imagine Bermuda and the Family Centre are joining the Bermuda National Library in celebrating this role in the week leading up to Father’s Day – June 21st.
“There are many ways to observe the significance of the role of fathering. We are suggesting that one such means could be for fathers and their children to attend the upcoming football game to be held at the National Stadium on Monday, June 15th – National Heroes Day. [We note that there will be group rates available for the Game]
“In addition, we are collaborating with the media to have a variety of local personalities to share stories and reflections on the significance of fathering. The idea is to promote a conversation, moving beyond the boxes of the past and to inspire all of us involved in fathering, with the view to leveraging the capacity of upcoming generations.
“A goal of this initiative is to facilitate the empowerment of fathers and mentors in their promotion of the development of children. This includes updating them on the support systems available, in this regard. One way is for fathers, mentors and children to register or renew membership in the Bermuda Library over this period.
“A draw prize is being offered for those attending the Library over the next two weeks and attendees will receive information about free online educational features that will support families in optimizing the potential of adults and children who take advantage of this offer.”
If you make law it is universal…for all people are ruled by it …or no one is!
Wait, let me get this straight: when a father parents his own children he’s hailed a hero and given raffle prizes??
So let me get this right . . .A man lays down and makes a baby and takes care of his child . . .he’s a hero???? Well what the hell does that make the mother??
Having sex was a choice and raising your child is your obligation . . .nothing heroic about it, as it should be expected, it should be automatic!!!
What a piss poor precedence this sets for our young men, as if raising their child, being an integral part of their child’s life is anything less than what should happen.
As a single mother, your words are music to my ears, but it is a crying shame that many fathers are only “sperm donors”, and once their child arrives into this world, they disappear. Another sad case is when the father is present, but they are poor role models for their child/children. I would rather do it on my own then to have my child exposed to the negative lifestyles some fathers engage in. In a perfect world your dreams will become reality.