Parenting (It's a tough job)

I was a divorced male who has a son. I have recently remarried after being single for 16 years. My Son is now 25 years of age. He is currently a manager at a Burger King in the Indianapolis area.

My Son Lived with me for aprox. 5 years there was a time that his mother rarely wanted to see him. But his mother asked for him back when he was 16 and he went to live with her until he graduated from high school at 17 and the judge then sent him back to live with me till age 21 or he left home. .

Although my divorce was final 16 years ago the seperation took place 21 years ago. One thing that is very important is to be a dad not just a father. Being there when your children are in something special. Being there in the disapointments, (ie) When my son was at my house for the 2 years I sent him to a private school. In the second grade he entered the science contest recieving 1st place even though the contest was for 1st through 6th grade. I was very proud of him and let him know I was there when he recieved his trophy his mother was not. The next year he entered again he recived 2nd place he was upset but I let him know I was very proud of him because he had done his best and that is important.

While in High School at a public school he was in DECA. He placed 1st place at regional. I let him know how proud I was. When He went to state he placed 4th, he was upset but once again he had done his best. I am very proud of his achivements. When he was in the 11th grade he didn't do as well as I thought he was capable; I told him if that is your best then I'm proud of you but I think you can do better, He then went on and made the honor roll the in the 3rd, 9 week grading periods.

Remember: A word of encouragement can go a Long way....


I still am learning about being a parent my mother says you do that to the day you die. She says you even have to learn to be a parent to an adult child, and that job continuely changes.

My Son is now married but is going through a divorce his wife has given him coustody, however while my son was serving in the service I had coustody of my granddaughter who is now 4 and been living with her dad for 1 year now. i kept her to the best of my ability. I miss her but do get to see her once or twice a month.

And comments or suggestions on single parenting. Email me at writebobbyjack@yahoo.com .
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