National Dead Beat Dad List

I’m like most fathers: I don’t fall into caring about social stigmas very often. As a matter of fact, I practically advertise this in my fashion sense. But one place I do care about social pressure is in being a good father. I want to be the complete opposite of any one who might find themselves on some kind of national deadbeat dad list.

A candidate for a national deadbeat dad list would certainly be someone who neglects or abuses children in my opinion. I have no reason to believe with all of the children I’ve worked with in the past that just because someone doesn’t pay child support, it should not be the only factor in determining the quality of a father figure.

A true deadbeat in my opinion is a piece of social trash that doesn’t properly teach their child to interact with others or themselves properly as they grow up. Guidance and direction by example are a necessity for children. Everyone knows that TV and the Internet are no true parents even though this would be the contrary to what people actually practice these days.

So, how do I recommend you spot a good father? What insight can I bring to the table from all of my experience from bible camp counselor to military training? Let me provide a simple hypothesis.

If a man in question has a pet, look at how he treats the animal. Does he reciprocate the unconditional love needed for proper nurturing? Does he provide proper health care and nutrition? Does he lead with exercise in some way? These are all excellent questions to ask in spotting a runner up for a national deadbeat dad list.