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Originally Posted by medlar
Do you think a boy will act out more without him in his life? Like turn to vandalism, drugs, sex at an early age?
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I don't know i he'd be more or less likely, but I see it as irrelevant since siblings from the same family often turn out different. One child might be a neurologist and the other might end up in jail or on the streets.
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I think a boy is missing out on a lot of important moments in his life. And whether this affects me later on in adulthood as a father especially..or even now in a relationship.
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I doubt anyone would disagree that a role model is always important. But when we're lacking something, we have ways to make up for it. You probably found other men who became role models to you, whether they were sports figures or philosophers.
I also think that our own awareness and ability to look at how the imperfections of our youth have affected us allows us to move on and not have to suffer as a result. The fact that you question this is a good thing. As far as your relationships, or parenting in the future, you now have the power to be the man and father you want to be.