I Am a Father Forever

Book excerpt: After separation and divorce, the greatest misconception some end up believing is that raising a child is primarily a mother's responsibility. From catering to the nutritious needs of children to keeping them secure by providing shelter and clothing, she is expected to bring up the kids in a socially, mentally, and physically nurturing environment. While the role of the mother is undoubtedly essential, a father disregarding his part in their children's lives is extremely unfair, incorrect, and irresponsible.On the other hand, what is to be done when the parents split up? How is a father to nurture his children all by himself? Would a person, who in the past has never given much thought to parenting, be able to raise his children in a befitting manner?Glen Warren's 'I Am a Father Forever' holds the answer to all these questions and much more. He was brought up in a household with a strong father figure who guided him every step of the way; however, later in life, becoming a single parent of three children himself, the author minutely observed the struggles that most single parents experience while raising their kids independently. Through concise, engaging stories and real-life examples, Glen Warren has penned down this effective book in an attempt to help his fellow fathers become better co-parents and even single parents. His experiences at the Fathers Forever Non-profit Program, along with the memories and life lessons of his late father, have allowed the author to capture life in its essence. From discussing the ways of successfully co-parenting to managing budget and anger, I Am a Father Forever highlights the integral points that guarantee a solid parent-child bond in the long run.If you, too, support Glen's goal of promoting responsible fatherhood but are not sure where to begin from, then this book is all you need. Remember, children need their fathers just as much as they need their mothers...