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Ode to Dads
Written by, Andi
ANYTHING SEPARATED MOMS CAN DOSeparated Moms can now be virtually assured that they will maintain custody of their children regardless of parenting skills while Dad struggles to retain his...
Teaching our children justiceSeparated Moms can now dictate when, how, why and even IF Dad is allowed to see our children...
Teaching our children the value of controlSeparated Moms can now get Dad to pay for all past and present 'evil deeds' by denying access to Dad...
Teaching our children revengeSeparated Moms can now demand swift and sure payment from the government and Dad for taking care of our children while themselves, exempt from any form of governed responsibility...
Teaching our children irresponsibilitySeparated Moms can now live with another man to supplement their income - as long as the government doesn't know...
Teaching our children deceitSeparated Moms can now allow our children to live with their father - as long as they keep receiving government support and support from Dad...
Teaching our children greedSeparated Moms can now tell our children how horrible their Dad is without fear of rebuttal...
Teaching our children slanderIs this, separated Mom, really what you want to teach your children?
SEPARATED DADS CAN DO BETTER!!!
Separated Dads can now fight in court for years, spending thousands of dollars just to see their children...
Teaching our children determinationSeparated Dads can now drop all plans and race to see their children when Mom 'allows' them to...
Teaching our children loyaltySeparated Dads can now 'wait out the storm' but always be there for the children when he is allowed to be...
Teaching our children patienceSeparated Dads can now live in a basement apartment and work two jobs to make certain his support payments are paid...
Teaching our children responsibilitySeparated Dads can now continue working two jobs, knowing that Mom's income is supplemented by another person's, while his financial responsibilities remain the same...
Teaching our children self-sacrificeSeparated Dads can now keep our children under their roof and still pay support to Mom...
Teaching our children the value of love - not moneySeparated Dads can now listen to the horrible stories, through the mouths of our children, that Mom told them about Dad and say, 'Don't worry, Mom is just mad at Dad. All that matters is that I love you and will help you in whatever way I can whenever you need me.' Teaching our children the true meaning of love
This, separated Dad, whether you are ever present or not, is your job. And whether it be today, or years from now, your children will love you and respect you for the pain, heartache and self-sacrifice that you endured for them. Be strong, and don't give up.
Andi
'Ode to Dads' is © 1997
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