For those of you who aren't aware, Father's Day is this Sunday, June 17. While some of us may not have grown with our fathers, it is only fair to still give credit to those fathers who have played an effective part in their child(ren)'s lives. There appears to be a limited amount of men who stand up to their responsibilities and do what needs to be done instead of running away from the task.


While it can be a great thing to be a father to a child, one must ensure that he is ready before getting himself in the great predicament of being a FATHER. 


So how do you know if you are ready??

1) Ensure you have a good financial plan. 'Good' implies being able to properly support the family (child and mother of child). Even if you are no longer in a relationship with the mother, you MUST still intend to support your child.


2) You must be sure of who you want to be the mother of your child. So if you are still at the stage of trying to choose among women as if it's an eenie-meenie-miney-moe game, then you are NOT ready to be a father. You are not even ready to be faithful. Being sure who you want to be the mother also contributes to creating a stable home for your child.


3) You must be ready for committment. This committment is not related to your partner but to the child. You must be willing to stay home most of the week and reduce your party attendance to stay with the baby. While it may be manageable to juggle work and party (and maybe studying), it is almost impossible to juggle those activities with a child in the mix.

4) Your reason for wanting to be a father should not be to satisfy your ego. NO!!! You should want to be a father to be a role model and a good one too. 


5) Your age decides a lot. If you are a child, do I need to tell you that you are not ready to be as father?? I don't think so. 


If you happen to already be a father, CONGRATULATIONS!!!


Fathers, please find it necessary to do your jobs, to be there for your children IN THE RIGHT WAY and PROTECT THEM!!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!