We love our kids just as much as any other human being. Don’t get the story twisted. Many times the balck man is FORCED out of his home. I was not going to allow that to happen with me and my kids during my divorce – neither should anyone else. Our kids need our guidance,…
Read morePhotographs that Challenge the Stereotype of the Absent Black Father
If you trust the image painted by popular culture and the media at large, it’s easy to come to the assumption that African-American fatherhood is something of an oxymoron. The stereotype depicts black fathers as universally absent, uncaring or otherwise uninvolved. But as with most stereotypes, it misses the mark. And photographer Zun Lee‘s powerful…
Read moreNoncustodial parent visitation rights bill signed into law |
OKLAHOMA CITY – Law-abiding noncustodial parents will no longer have to deal with having their visitation rights ignored or violated thanks to legislation signed into law Tuesday. Senate Bill 1612, by Sen. Ron Sharp and Rep. Jon Echols, will ensure that custodial parents honor court-ordered visitation schedules for noncustodial parents or face punishment. “This bill…
Read moreJASON PATRIC CASE UNDERSCORES NEED FOR FAMILY COURT REFORM
An excerpt from this article by Rita Fuerst Adams, National Executive Director, National Parents Organization The momentous research favoring shared parenting coincides with statistics that demonstrate the negative impacts our broken system has on our children. An overwhelming amount of federal data demonstrates this fact by showing that children raised by single parents account for:…
Read moreWhen Kids Sext, Is It A Crime?
PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff interviews Hanna Rosin about The Atlantic’s November cover story, “Why Kids Sext.” How should laws address underage sexting? Does law enforcement need to play a role? When teenagers share nude photos, what should parents do? Courtesy of PBS NewsHour When Kids Sext, Is It a Crime?
Read morePotty-Mouthed Princesses
Enough has already been said about this silly video. I will have Barbra Kay summarize how I feel below…and her words are just a few I agreed with. I’d speak out more on this but you can read this, this , this and this to get a feel on how ridiculous this video and gender…
Read moreAn open letter to fathers who work too much
A very interesting perspective: Fathers who work too much: I’m sure you know that your family appreciates your hard work. They’re thankful for your sacrifices, and that you provide for them financially. But they want something much more than the money you earn. They want you. Your wife and children might not say it often…
Read moreJennifer Cramblett And Her Negro Kid
Fellas, your sperm is valuable. I actually thought about anonymous sperm donation when I needed funds many years ago. I’m so glad I never did it and never will. It is a really bad choice for men. 1) I didn’t want little Clayshwaans and Claytinas running around without knowing their biological father. 2) I know…
Read moreWhen Women Become Men at Wellesley
As a follower of gender politics, I find this article fascinating. It is interesting to see this whole “gender” thing crumble under its own weight. I am a Howard University graduate. A HISTORICALLY “black” university. That isn’t the case anymore. All kinds of people attend that school. Yes, it is majority brown skinned student body…
Read moreBalancing Acts
I have been fortunate enough to have been a stay at home dad for the past 12 years. I didn’t spend every single day with my kids due to a short period where I chose to live the 9-5 lifestyle to support my family. Corporate jobs were a detour that took me off of my…
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