Oh Captain, My Captain
Hopson & Henry building Today is Father's Day. It's the day we celebrate daddies. You know, any man can become a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy. One of the children asked me one day if I was the captain of our family. I told them that I was the first mate; our daddy is the captain. A daddy is the captain that steers the family. He is a defender. He sets the example and upholds the standards of the family. He guides with love and patience, but holds the family accountable. Being captain is a big job. I know I don't want it. Everyone always talks about how invaluable mothers are, but I would argue that daddies are more important . Teaching E & Henry how to mow the grass. There is research done by the US Department of Health & Human Services that proves how important daddies are. Fathers who are actively involved in their children's lives are more likely to preform bet...