I'm 22 years old now and never had a father , i live with my mom , many people try to say "women can raise the children alone" or "women don't need a men by her side for take of the childen" , but in real life is harder than many think

@reubenmanzo2054

4 ай бұрын

That's the way it works with other animals, the female herself is capable of raising the young, the male is simply kept around for gene supply. It is for this reason that when breeding cattle, you'll see a lot of females with very few males. Humans are a unique exception. Because we're born relatively premature, we're extremely helpless in early life, which directly results in us requiring both parents.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

Remember fellas. I proved alimony and child support are voluntary payments in January 2008. Brett won't be telling you that.

@earthstar7534

4 ай бұрын

Garnished wages disagree​@@PeterNolan-009

@reubenmanzo2054

4 ай бұрын

@@PeterNolan-009 How did you prove that?

@raedorin979

4 ай бұрын

That's not true for all species. Most birds and many primates actually require the father to survive. Chimpanzees depend on each other when young are born. The entire family supports the mother. Penguin fathers actually roost the eggs in the polar winter while the mother goes out to feed after laying. She comes back with the first meal for a hatched chick. Humans actually aren't unique. ​@@reubenmanzo2054

Thanks for reacting! This was one of my favorite videos I’ve ever made and so great to hear you and your audience’s thoughts as well 🤝

@GEN

4 ай бұрын

Also full video on my channel!

@loafie_bread

4 ай бұрын

Damn, it’s the man himself! You do some great work, love your content

@jillh7934

4 ай бұрын

YET NONE OF THEM SAY ANYTHING ABOUT ELON MUSK AND 10 KIDS>>>STOP IT

@BelleMort6

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your content, Gen. Keep it up, asking the real questions!

@surreal_hearts

4 ай бұрын

I love your videos so much!!!

I became a single parent to a 9 year old child when my husband died. Any woman who says she doesn’t need a father for her child is either stupid or selfish.

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

4 ай бұрын

No women want that

@thealexandraway

4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

@kailarutherford8309

4 ай бұрын

Agreed ♥️

@yayastedi

4 ай бұрын

Very true. A child needs both a capable mother and a capable father in their life. Then again, it’s tough to find a new partner for divorced parents or widows/widowers. That partner needs to be the right fit for you AND the child and needs to be willing to be a parent. That’s tough…

@EleanaSmith

4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry

I'm 23 and an only child - a bastard son. Parents were never married, I was basically a mistress's offpsring. My father was never in the picture, he only visited once a week and provided financially. I lived comfortably compared to my peers but psychologically and emotionally it was a shipwreck. My mother was also neglectful, abusive and was focused entirely on making sure she satisfied him through any means to keep giving us money so that he wouldn't leave. I mostly had to raise myself, deal with my own emotions and could not learn basic things that other "normal" families taught their own children (namely social interaction, healthy relationships, conflict resolution or even changing a tire). I swore to myself to never bring this abhorrent upbringing to my own children. If you decide to want to have kids, the readyness starts way before they are conceived, they are lives to nurture and raise, not solutions or means to other ends.

@fierypickle4823

4 ай бұрын

Good luck man

@amany247

4 ай бұрын

No god but Allah Islam way for peace and real monotheist Search about the truth with honest heart

@ppsnow..

4 ай бұрын

im proud of you for keeping at it

@Nawa_couture

4 ай бұрын

Hugs

@Ayla-mp6xp

3 ай бұрын

I’m sorry about everything, I’m sure you’ll be a great dad and good luck.

I'm 23 years old and I still live with my parents. Watching this video reminds me of how much I respect Dad, and I don't take him for granted. He's 37 years older than me, and he has never smoked or committed a crime in his entire life. Not only that, but he knew when to hold me to account if I did something bad, but not to the point where he could've been abusive.

@matthewmoran5297

4 ай бұрын

Same here on all ends. I'm grateful not only for everything my dad has done for me throughout my life, but I'm also grateful for what he taught me. The same goes for my mom. I'm incomprehensibly grateful to both.

@themysteriousnavi6850

4 ай бұрын

I'm 24 years old and my old man is currently 64 and I also still live with my folks. (My younger sister did move out in August though!)

@raybod1775

4 ай бұрын

Save your money for your first house, you’ll be so much better off in the long run.

@indepthmike5578

4 ай бұрын

As a 35 yr guy that lives with his parent married since the mid 80s I can say that while it would nice to have an apartment in one of this apartment complexes maybe with a balcony like many of them usually have I couldn't afford it but at the same the idea of living and being totally alone never appealed to me anyways so I've kept living with my parents and besides they need me to mow, rake leaves and shovel snow for them because their at an age where they can't do themselves without help, also their the only family I have.

@Chloehull-ou3ih

4 ай бұрын

Ur dad had you when he was 14?!

I’m 14 and it’s been 5 months since my dad was killed in a freak work accident. I have noticed that the lack of a father figure in my life has caused a lot of change. The media dads help a lot.

@suedarnell6

4 ай бұрын

Are there no real, live people you can turn to? An uncle, or the father of one of your friends? I hope that there is. I'm sincerely sorry that this has happened to you. It must be very hard at such a young age. You don't say if your dad and you were close or if you're close with your mom, but I hope you get thru this without too much harm to your mental well-being. I'm not a person who is "preachy" to other people, but I do believe that God hears us when we pray, so I'm going to pray that you find the right answers at this time in your life. Take care.

@HaymesMichaelC

4 ай бұрын

My condolences on the loss of your father. I know it is difficult. You have learned a hard lesson at a young age, one that will echo for years to come. My own father passed about eight years ago; he was retired, but I still miss him every day. Truth be told, the lessons you are learning now - the endurance of grief - cannot be found in a book, and certainly not on social media. This loss will shape you in ways you cannot now imagine. But, it can strengthen you, in time, if you are willing. And maybe, one day, you can the person your father wanted you to be - and become the person, or parent, that you need now.

@JohnWick-bb9jl

4 ай бұрын

This is dire, and 14 is too young to have to deal with anything like this. You may or may not realize, but these next few years are going to be soo important in determining the quality of your life to come. I know im an internet stranger but promise me to protect your mental health at all costs. Never, ever try any drugs or alcohol thinking it will improve your situation, and devote some time to figuring out the best way to move forward, get help if you need to.

@sageharms09

4 ай бұрын

@@suedarnell6 my mom and I do not have a good relationship. My dad and I were very close. He was honestly my best friend and now not having a best friend nor a father is very draining especially living in a generation where being fatherless is funny. I don’t have other male figures I can turn to. Thank you for your support❤️🙏🏻

@sageharms09

4 ай бұрын

@@HaymesMichaelC thank you for your condolences and I am sorry for your fathers passing. It is a very maturing experience and I can say I have personally learned a lot from it - whether it is independence or to never take something so small yet so large for granted. Thank you❤️

My father worked 3 jobs to provide for our family of 7. He taught me that even with work taking most of his time. He always talked to us. Took us to church. Tried to attend as many sports or school functions as he could. He lived a long life (98) and I was there when he passed. I think of my dad and my children every day to remind me what it means to be a father. I miss you Dad.

My dad worked eighty hours a week to support our family of six kids, till he died when I was eight and from there I watched my family fall apart piece by piece and it's honestly heartbreaking

@KatieEe55

4 ай бұрын

Oh I'm sry abt his passing rip🕊️

@desertraider8628

4 ай бұрын

80 hours a week wow thats some good work ethics

My dad wasn't around a whole lot but I had a kickass grandpa who was one of my favorite people growing up. The best father figure I could've had.

@chucklima4763

4 ай бұрын

That is awesome great grandpa

@JohnWick-bb9jl

4 ай бұрын

My situation exactly. He and my grandmother saved my childhood. Absolutely saved it. I have no clue where I would be without them, if not dead. They have given me everything. We still talk on the phone all the time.

@deborahangel8761

4 ай бұрын

Definitely the next best thing! I had neither. I'm glad you were blessed.

@ProfessorSetterby

4 ай бұрын

That makes me happy to hear. My son’s father is not in the picture. But my parents are both extremely involved in his life, they are helping raise him. My dad is a really neat guy, who is a Mr fix it and loves the outdoors. I hope my son feels less cheated because at least his grandpa loves him like crazy!

@Raidersmomma2489

4 ай бұрын

Yeah my grandpa was definitely more involved than my father at his house he didn't need anyone to tell him to provide discipline

My dad got permanently sober on my 17th birthday, when I was pregnant with my first son, his first grandchild. He really stepped up for my son after his biological father died. I didn’t get the dad I desperately needed growing up… I experienced abuse and stuff I wouldn’t have if he’d been sober for me. We’re very close now and I love my dad for being a wonderful grandfather. And I’m extraordinarily proud of his sobriety. And feel blessed I married a quality man who is a great dad to our 3 boys AND my oldest as his own. 💕

@MariaHeredia-dw4id

4 ай бұрын

Red flag getting pregnant in and during HS, imagine if ya man found out ya real body count.🤣👌 A simp for a 304s.

i'm a fatherless teenage girl myself, but as a Christian, I'm so thankful to have the almighty God as my Father. living as an only child with just my mom is tough on its own, and we have our moments where it can be hard to get along. although i'm not the perfect daughter, i try to be obedient and cooperate with my mother so that things can work for the both of us. it's not always pretty, but i'm trying to understand her a bit more and trying to see her as less annoying.

@threeriversforge1997

4 ай бұрын

It's never easy. One of the reasons humans throughout history have developed religion, myth, and legends is because those stories give us something to guide our actions. It has to be something above us, greater than us, and seemingly impossible to achieve, but it works. Keep thinking of the stories and parables, and look a little deeper than face value, and you'l find the bible full of great wisdom. As I often tell folks, even if the bible is pure fiction, it still shows us that people thousands of years ago were dealing with the same issues and found wisdom that they passed down to us. We just have to be open to it.

@prouddegenerates9056

4 ай бұрын

You know kid, I’m confident you’ll pull through. That level of reflection and humbleness as a teen is impressive. Respects

@starstray4326

4 ай бұрын

We are rooting for you. Please continue to follow Christ.

@sofiabravo1994

4 ай бұрын

Christian here: She’s annoying because she knows the world better than you do and she just loves you. ~ former annoyed teenage girl who misses her mom daily

@user-te2ef2jc6d

4 ай бұрын

​​@@sofiabravo1994 debatable statement. From personal experience, people can be just annoying for no other good reason... Well, being a single mom, was quite enough for my mother to be annoying

One thing a lot of people dont talk about is that a dad can also teach you what not to do. I learned how a man should act from my dad, but he is human and i was also able to learn things not to do from observing his failures. Every time i see a video like this i am unbelievably grateful to have grown up with both of my parents.

@wolfofthewest8019

4 ай бұрын

My dad was a deeply flawed man. He was a Vietnam veteran and never really dealt with the guilt he carried for the lives he took, so he drank to self-medicate, and sometimes he would take out his self-hatred on me. But he was also a very funny man who had tons of male friends, who was respected and well-liked, and he taught me everything I know about being a good guy. And in his flaws, he taught me just as much about being a good guy.

I am blessed. I was raised by two loving parents. Having a mom and a dad made me a much more prepared and whole person.

@prouddegenerates9056

4 ай бұрын

Gods return policy was ruff, parents weren’t in the budget

My father was a military dad who was stern on the outside and super soft and loving on the inside. I was a bit of a daddy's girl and when he taught me to do things like change my tire or jump the car battery, I always knew this was a protective father thing - making his girl self reliant and strong. And I 100% married a man who was like my father. Blue collar, hard working, an absolute loving softie with his family who can fix things, protect his family, but also respect me (and the fact that I make more than him) and project strength when it's needed. I am forever grateful that my father gave me an example of the kind of man every woman should strive to find and marry. He passed away last year and this made me really miss him.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

For the rest of my life I will teach young men to never get married, never have children because it's not worth it. My case proves that.

@coraline1888

4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️ your dad sounded like a great guy

@MAOSAKA_

4 ай бұрын

​@@PeterNolan-009 I'm sorry what does that have to do with their comment?

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

@@MAOSAKA_ Test comment.

@xDiananas

4 ай бұрын

⁠@@PeterNolan-009because it was bad in your case, everybody should follow your point of view? weird. And that’s not how life works. Life is never about avoiding every inconvenience/struggle/etc., but having tools to face them.

Let me admit something, once Brett said write a letter, I instantly began to find things to write a letter to my dad. I live in a traditional household, and my dad and I are the ones who normally bump heads. My sister tells me we are so similar we just dont click. Fights and conflicts about my future and what I want to do sort of were the main reasons we got mad at each other. Once I began to watch this video, I began to find many reasons to appreciate my dad in how much he provides, how funny he can be, and, especially, how his corrections have changed my life for the better. I thank God for such a good dad and hope and pray that my future husband will be as amazing and incredible as my dad.

I'll be 37 tomorrow and just lost my dad this past August. He was a great father and I struggle with his loss every day. I'm so sorry to everyone who did not have the opportunity to have a dad.😢 They are so important in our lives.

@thatnorwegianguy1986

4 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss I am the same age as you and mine passed away from a heart attack when I was 16 (undiagnosed heart condition) and yeah that was very rough.

@teresitaperegrina3741

4 ай бұрын

I just lost my father in law last week to an unexpected heart attack :( I didn’t have a relationship with my own dad and my FIL filled that hole in my heart. I worry for my husband (28), do you have any advice for the first couple months of loss?

I am one of the lucky ones. My dad was my hero. Frankly, he was everyone's hero. I can't even begin to explain it. He wasn't much of a talker, but when we were alone, working on fences, or taking care of the cattle, or just hanging out, I felt like I was in the presence of superman. We laughed. And cried together. It probably wasn't until he died that I realized he was mortal. I miss him like crazy.

My parents divorced when I was 2. This impacted me through my entire life. My dad has always tried to be involved in my life, but he also moved across state lines after their divorce so it was never easy to see him. I grew up living my life thinking "I have a dad, I don't have a father".

@MaraJadeSkky

4 ай бұрын

I wouldn't be surprised he left the state to be harder for your mother to slap him with a restraining order or an OFP. That's exactly why my husband left the state his children are in with their mother..she kept abusing systems created to protect real victims and they make it so easy to get an emergency RO with zero evidence. It's terrifying how easy it is to destroy an innocent man's life. Maybe I'm wrong, chances are you'll never know the full truth either sadly.

@raedorin979

4 ай бұрын

I know a woman with 2 little boys who resented her hubby so much she divorced her husband and took the boys 3500 miles away. He wasn't exactly a pin up hubby but she would bring up issues with their WEDDING that she blamed on him 10 years later!. He never had a chance. I told her, you just gotta let that stuff go. How can he grow if you are still needling him about stuff from years ago? She would just say "well it was really thoughtless!" Its not like he cheated on her. She also refused to let him discipline the kids and always gave them i pads when they misbehaved. She told me she thought me putting my boys in time out was mean even though my kids are happy and nice and hers are grumpy and nasty. We didn't stay friends. I felt like she was determined to destroy her marriage despite her kids

@JohnWick-bb9jl

4 ай бұрын

This ended up being what happened in my family also. Our grandparents moved around with us and were our neighbors growing up, I pretty much see my gramps as being my father. My mother re-married but me and my brother disliked the step dad, my brother no longer is in contact with him and I think I may do the same. Man, everything happens for a reason.

@amymarie7403

4 ай бұрын

@diggiplayW8 That’s too bad that happened. Divorce hurts kids all through life even f they were too young to remember it. It still wreaks its havoc through all stages of a child’s development. I hope you can find some healing and well being . I will pray for you.

@amymarie7403

4 ай бұрын

@diggiplayW8 That’s too bad that happened. Divorce hurts kids all through life even f they were too young to remember it. It still wreaks its havoc through all stages of a child’s development. I hope you can find some healing and well being . I will pray for you.

My father was very abusive to me, physically, verbally, and mentally, after him and my mother get divorced and I ended up taking him to court to try to get me to live full time with my mother. I don’t know what it’s like to have an absent father but I do know I’d rather have an absent father over an abusive one.

@JjJjJ200

3 ай бұрын

It is definitely better to have an absent father than an abusive one and while it does not change how awful abuse is, kids are still damaged from not having a father. And the vast majority of cases are the absent cases that are the mother's choice. They are the ones that know when they get pregnant and they are the ones that get the legal choice.

My dad is the first generation that actually really cared about his kids. He had some shortcomings thanks only to physical disability, but he set a great example I think. One to follow, and he has given me good advice with my new daughter. It’s so fun being a dad

@buysncharge

4 ай бұрын

Sounds weird. TV and outside raised me. Went.... a way.

@classicrockonly

4 ай бұрын

@@buysncharge one thing I'll be changing about my parenting that my parents didn't do is moderated technology. I definitely wasted away my childhood on video games, I don't want my kids doing that...I won't be making iPad kids

@foxcheer96

4 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new baby!

@classicrockonly

4 ай бұрын

@@foxcheer96 Thank you!!!

I grew up with just my mom, and she taught me gardening and fixing a tire. My parents divorced when I was 7, and I definetly feel a loss there. It’s like what Brett said, I never saw my dad be the husband my mom deserved and my brother struggles too, he never saw what man he could be. Now Im 24 and my mom has finally found a man who treats her right, I have been saying for years that I don’t need a dad, but after my new stephfather came around, I see the importance of a male role model!

I see so many people say most dads are deadbeats who just don't want to pay child support... they couldn't be more wrong in most cases. No one has a clue how sinister family court/child support is until they are part of the abusive system. My husband regularly gets told he is the exception, no! He is the majority. Dads are not allowed to be dads and now we are seeing all the kids/fatherless adults who are suffering from having that bond intentionally severed.

@kailarutherford8309

4 ай бұрын

Agreed. My husband pays child support but the bio-mom lost “temporary” custody (wow just realized 6 yrs ago) and refuses to take the kids to school/sport events/practices or anything that slightly inconveniences her. Family court is a joke

@K-sd5so

28 күн бұрын

Not true! As the mother that has asked and begged my ex husband to be there for his kids he would constantly cancel or not show up until he stopped. I let him off child support because he couldn’t afford it until he completely left the state with no notice and I filed for support. Yet he blames me…seriously most moms are very reasonable and want their kids to have a good relationship with their dads. Although I also notice a huge change when the same men move on to new relationships and get the new women involved when she doesn’t know the whole story

@MaraJadeSkky

28 күн бұрын

@@K-sd5so great for you being an upstanding mother... most moms are NOT like that. And I'm speaking as a mom. I've had moms confide all sort of messed up stuff they've done just to mess with their ex and the bond with their child. You may be an anomaly, but that does not mean the majority of mothers are like you.

I am a male and 20, i didn’t have a father, and then I had a stepfather at 12 who I genuinely bonded with and had that first feeling of what it means to have a father, he treated me like a son, he taught me things that I still hold to this day and help shape my morality through puberty, until he abandoned me and my mum at 17. I honestly consider myself lucky because my mum tried to be everything she could for me, and my successes are all attributed to her amazing skills, but even with her skillset and her love, I still feel unbalanced and may always feel unbalanced because that fatherly feeling isn’t there. The amazing thing about fathers is that any man can be a father, my uncles were my primary figures in what a good man does, and what flaws and challenges a man can face. Is it impossible to be a fatherless child, no of course not, but I realise within myself I have a lot of gaps and a lack of development within me as a person and a man that my mum struggled to help me with

@nicholasmccalister8109

4 ай бұрын

I’m 23 and when I was 4 years old my mom took me away from my dad. My dad moved halfway across the country, my mom married an abuser, and the only role model I ever had was my mom but I always felt I missed that male role model. She married another guy when I was 15 who wasn’t an abuser and I really needed that male role-model at that time. I felt like it was a hole in me. So I tried to look up to this man but he rejected me. He didn’t want anything to do with being a role model in my life. Now I’m 23 and having to learn everything on my own that a father usually does. I’ve been called a mamas boy, criticized for my lack of skills, and struggle to make male friends even though I want to. Now it’s up to me to fill in those gaps, myself.

@jayc342009

4 ай бұрын

While it is true that any man can fill the gaps for a fatherless boy, i still feel like i am missing a part of myself because i didn't have my father growing up.

@hernandezescobar4570

4 ай бұрын

Same here i was 11 when i had a step dad he hit my mom for the first time drunk at 16 so they split it did hurt having the goodbye talk 2 days later i found out he hit her she probably did it because she knew me and my brother would fight any man for her. My real father would hit my mom drunk he became an alcoholic and cheat when i was 3 i seen my uncles scream and hit they girl so i Don't drink Because of this. i carry weapons (7.62-556) to protect my mother and sister Even raised my sister im more like her father so i know i would be a great father some day

I’m a 32 years old woman, my parents divorced when I was 6 but my dad was an extremely present father. Today I can recognize that my relationship with him was so important that I, unconsciously, chose my husband based on what I liked and hated about my own dad growing up and I just realized this recently. His character, actions, and mistakes ended up being more detrimental in my selection of a life partner than even my past relationships. I can’t appreciate enough how important my dad was in my life because despite his many mistakes he was always there for me. And this makes me very emotional since he passed away suddenly less than two months ago but the memory of his love will be with me always.

Being a father has been the number 1 most important and gratifying position I've ever held. Nothing else comes close. I stepped away and turned down several higher paying jobs to stay close to home so if and when something arises, I'm only 10 minutes away. I can land one of those jobs later, once they're out of the house.

@JohnWick-bb9jl

4 ай бұрын

Very interesting take and I totally agree. I can already tell you are a good father and one I wish I had. I intend on giving my kids everything in the world.

@adong1

4 ай бұрын

You’re a good father

@deborahangel8761

4 ай бұрын

You are a good man, and the kind of father I wish I'd had. Your children are blessed.

@rydaddy2867

4 ай бұрын

Same; I was widowed when my wife died when the kids were 11 and 13. Left my high-stress, traveling job to be stable, flexible, and 30min from home in the event of sickness and incidents at school.

@pookysgirl7535

4 ай бұрын

I got my husband a T-shirt that says "Dad: The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love."

My 14 yr old is obsessed with you and Candace Owens. She literally watches every free moment she has, and she always puts your show on as she goes to bed! Thank you so much for all the great work you put in for our young people!

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

Candace Owens is a false speaker and a fraud. So your daughter is getting a good education on how to become such.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

Remember fellas. Don't get married. Don't have kids. It's not worth it. My case proved that.

@MaraJadeSkky

4 ай бұрын

Good! My 12 year old loves Brett too. She's a great example to the younger generation of what a strong young woman looks and acts like.

@krshnr

4 ай бұрын

My teen daughter as well. There are a few topics Brett has covered where I'm like - eeeesh, not sure about that topic. But she's quick to remind me "Dad, I'm already aware of topic from conversations in school." She listens to Brett and Amala quite consistently.

@ItzMeEva149

4 ай бұрын

I'm a 14yo and I do the same 😂

I just have to shout out my father here. Even though he came from an abusive family, he never laid hands on me or my brother and no one else was EVER allowed to hurt us or do something that is not good for us. He taught me many important life lessons, that no one else would've ever taught me. Thank you, Dad. You did your job great! ❤

As a 40-year-old female who has never met my father. I felt for most of my life that there was a whole other side of myself that I knew nothing about. My grandmother, mother, babysitters, and daycare raised me. I have 2 older brothers who were raised by their dad. I just didn't understand. When I was younger, why were they with their dad and was only with our mom on weekends or when they got kicked out of school. I tried to find my dad but have not had any luck. I struggled a lot with not having or knowing my dad. I did have a stepdad who wasn't the greatest, but he did step up to provide a somewhat stable home.I was in a dark place for many years and battled with many isms. Recovery is a long road I've been on for 7 and half plus years, and I it's better here. I don't have the need to know my bio dad anymore, but it would be interesting to know how much alike we may be. Maybe someday, but if not, that's ok too. It's all out of my hands. I gave it to God.

@Foxie770

4 ай бұрын

Why not ask your mom? You can also do the genetic tests and enter into the pool to find genetic relatives.

The timing of this is so funny. Just today my dad woke up at 6am to clear the drive way and clean off his, my moms and and my car bc of the recent snow and I texted my friend saying Im so sorry for girls with daddy issues who will never experience those little things on the daily. I love my dad.

@wyleecoyotee4252

4 ай бұрын

Those girls learn to clear their own driveways and their own cars

@teresitaperegrina3741

4 ай бұрын

My FIL just passed away, and this reminded me of him. Waking up early to make coffee for everyone, and shuffling the cars in the driveway so the first person to leave in the AM is set to go. Those little things are the most meaningful, cherish your pa and the silly habits they have

38 now and my dad wasn't around as a kid. I went through alot of phases of depression and acting out. My mom wasn't to blame at all, she showed me how to respect people and how to think critically. But not having my dad around ruined me doing alot in life.

I came into my Step Daughters life when she was 10 and was always there for her, I treated her as if shd was my daughter and raised her as such. I always took the time to be there for her no matter what I was doing. I made a point to help her with her homework and she knew she could always tell me anything. I was always the Strong one and had to put my foot down sometimes but help jer become the wonderful women she is today. Shes 25 now and people say they see so mu h of me in her. Im so proud of what she has become and i wouldn't trade any of the time we spent together for anything in this world. Unfortunately me and her mom separated when she was 18 but I still talk to her a lot to this day. I miss making her breakfast and driving her to school but i did my job as a father and happy i was there for her.

Can we also talk about absent mothers?? Especially for daughters.. very detrimental and it also ties into the way women are starting to act. Not nurturing, only fans type behavior, we need our moms too 😢

@larissagomes451

4 ай бұрын

Maybe because absent mother are very rare? I never heard of anyone around me growning up with a absent mother, that is very rare.

@carmeltabby

4 ай бұрын

​@@larissagomes451 most foster children I've met would say otherwise but that could just be my experience

@amber69nicole69

4 ай бұрын

@@larissagomes451 stupid comment. My mom was absent bc she was an addict and it’s has really effected me today. I know quite a few people with absent mothers.

@Kelseashell

4 ай бұрын

My mother was “absent” but she was too busy working multiple jobs and paying the bills cause my dad couldn’t bother to be around LOL. I don’t blame her.

@wtfdtreats

4 ай бұрын

@@KelseashellSo she either chose a chad to breed with, had a child he didn't want to have, or drove him off. yikes.

I was adopted after being abandoned by my birth parents; best thing that’s ever happened to me.

My father taught me that I was worth loving and never to settle for being treated as less than I am. He taught me that a man can provide for and protect his family, but also be loving and gentle. He taught me that even after a long day, he would make time for me and I did the same for my kids. He taught me to use tools and camp and start a fire, but also to find a man who wanted to do that for me. He taught me that our job in the world is to help people less fortunate than we are and to make our communities better. He taught me that no matter what, we love our children and make sure they know they will always be loved. I was in my 30s and he still hugged me and kissed me and told me how much I meant to him. He's been gone for over 10 years now and I miss him every single day.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

For the rest of my life I will teach young men to never get married, never have children because it's not worth it. My case proves that.

@dragonsman4733

4 ай бұрын

​​@@PeterNolan-009 mate you need to stop spamming this. It's a you problem, I'm not telling you to get over it, but your being a bad influence on others right now who have fathers or relatives that will give them advice for this when it comes.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

@@dragonsman4733 For the rest of my life I will teach young men to never get married and never have children because it's not worth it. Period.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

@@CameraGuy2000 Yes, fathers should disown any child where their right to raise the child as they see fit is violated.

@dragonsman4733

4 ай бұрын

​​@@PeterNolan-009 ironic using a female created word to end a sentence about men against women. Your not helping your case here.

My dad taught me how to interact with, understand, and respect both the world and myself. My mom taught me how to treat people. And they both taught me faith. Between the two of them they taught me everything in my life that’s really worth knowing and I an eternally grateful to them for that.

I miss my dad terribly. He passed in 1992, and I feel like I've missed a lot of quality time with him.

To this day, I'll forever be grateful for having both loving birth parents that are still in my life. (Despite them not being together anymore since I was around 8-9ish)

Brett's shock at the hypothesis behind the decline in crime surprised me as it's been around a while. "Freakonomics" (The Hidden side of everything) is a quick read that's worth the time of reading.

@jamielynnwallace1125

4 ай бұрын

The decline in crime might have a correlation with the rise in abortion in the 70’s , but having lived during this time, fatherlessness was identified in the 80’s as the cause behavior issues. There was a great push to mitigate this trend and include fathers and male role models into at-risk youths. Also, Curtis Silwa created the Guardian Angels which had an impact on inner city crime in NYC.

@brusso456

4 ай бұрын

@@jamielynnwallace1125 you would be surprised at how many problems can be solved if you feed children properly prepared home cooking. public education exacerbates every problem we have in society. (it was designed that way). home school your kids.

My father was in and out of prison and i didnt meet him till i was 17. But I had my uncle who is a hard working good supportive man. He is tough but also fun and loving. He taught me what to look for in a husband and things like changing my tire. I will be forever grateful for that relationship.

@beans4853

4 ай бұрын

I had no one and I'm struggling for years learning to treat my husband properly. Slowly getting there, no matter how hard it gets because my kids will be raised in a home with a mother and father

I had a rough couple of weeks, but this video made me grateful to have a great dad. We talk every day, and he has been a significant part of my education and career (even now in my mid-20s). He is not just a wonderful father, but also an amazing husband to my mom. I am going to message him right now ❤

I grew up with a father who struggled with addiction throughout my childhood and then wasn’t in my life from middle school on. My heart was hardened towards him for a very long time. But my relationship with Jesus taught me what selfless love and true forgiveness even when we don’t deserve it looks like. And I wanted to give that to my father. I figured- if I didn’t first know the kind of love that Jesus showed me, I wouldn’t know how to love either. So I wanted to show my father the love of Christ. I let him walk me down the isle at my wedding (alongside of my grandpa who was my father figure), I told him how much he meant to me, I made an effort to reach out even when he wouldn’t, and this past year I told him he would be a grandfather. He was so proud and told all of his friends at work. He isn’t drinking anymore and although we don’t talk all the time quite yet, he has started reaching out and wanting to come see me and my son. True love is self sacrificing and true forgiveness can he given to those who don’t deserve it. That’s what Christ has taught me. And I’ve seen the transforming power of Christ’s love in both me and now I see it working in my father. All of this to say- forgive the person that made you feel abandoned or alone. It was so freeing to forgive my dad even if he never acknowledged he did anything wrong. It’s hard but through Christ it is possible. I went from a hardened, depressed girl who was seeking validation in men that she never got from her father to a woman of God who is married to a good man and raising a child that gets to grow up with two loving parents and now his grandfather as well. 🤍🥹

My parents stayed together until I was 18, then split. But dad stayed in my life and my mother was the abusive parent. I miss my dad, he’s been gone since 2016. And I married someone like my dad and 37 years, 5 kids, 10 grandkids and we are still together. Fathers are extremely important.

My father is absolutely amazing! I’m so grateful to have him in my life. It’s funny that your ad was for stamps, my dad is a retired postal employee 😂

Dear boys. Andrew Tate is a bad example.

@sifergy8412

2 ай бұрын

Correct but so are all the woke numpties and almost all left leaning females on social media - it really does push more people towards the right politically when those on the left are so off key to the point of utter stupidity and nobody on the left challenges the more extreme stupidity from the left. As someone on the right politically I don’t want anything to do with the extreme right and am happy to say so publicly but I rarely if ever see a moderate lefty objecting to the extreme left

@LaceCoveredSkies

28 күн бұрын

Agreed

this is part of why I'm so happy my parents are still together and happily so. my dad was gone a lot of my childhood (until was around twelve) in the military and the military reserves, and currently travels a lot for his current job. both of my parents have equally shared responsibility in raising me and my brother, and it's crazy realising our experience and that of several of our close friends is so different than a lot of other people's in their twenties (me) and late teens (my brother). seeing this from the other end of the spectrum, too, with one of my close friends having issues with the father of her children, it bothers me so much when people act like fathers don't matter.

My dad has never been very connected to any of us, he is an alcoholic but they didn’t divorce. He was definitely a negative influence. But fathers in my opinion as a woman are very important because every time I didn’t feel loved by my dad no matter how much anyone else loved me I didn’t feel loved by anyone because it was his love that I was working for that I was longing for. Absentee father’s definitely deplete a child’s confidence and self worth. Good men are a necessity but unfortunately a rarity.

@loganblackwood2922

4 ай бұрын

Good men are not a rarity. Theyre in every women's friendzone and not the men women choose to have kids with.

@lily-jane.400

4 ай бұрын

@@loganblackwood2922 I don’t think that’s necessarily true. And I’m definitely not saying that good men don’t exist because they do and I’ve met them. I tend to see my version of good men in 80 year old men 😂 so that’s unfortunate. I think men and women both have reason to be angry with each other, because there are definitely sluty women who use men purely for their own gain. And there is also an abundance of men who are ultra controlling or ultra lazy. As far as who women have babies with I think that’s determined by who their father is not completely obviously, like for example I’m a virgin and plan to stay that way until marriage. But there’s also a lot of women who have been so hurt by their dads that they’ll do anything for any man who says that loves her. It’s all very complicated and circumstantial.

34 Dad sucked, actively sabotaged me from things to try and keep a hold on me, didnt learn to drive(school sold their driver car) had no dr so got sick alot and didnt heal well. took till i was 26 to get medical insurance, idk how to do much but fix computers.

Men have a specific brand of wisdom, and stability, and perspective on life that is totally unique from women. Women, no matter how well meaning, can never replicate that especially for their male children. Watching my husband parent our children in his own way for the past 8 years has only made me realize how invaluable men are in their kids lives. I, as a mom, bring what I bring to the table, and he brings something totally different. You need both halves to make the whole. Fatherless children are missing half of their hearts and their brains. It's really heartbreaking to see it every day.

I have no idea how I’d do this without my most lovely husband. Life is so hard alone

@wyleecoyotee4252

4 ай бұрын

It's not as hard as you think

My dad and I have become a lot closer since my mom died last August, though we've always been pretty close. He was the person that I went to when I needed advice about something or help with a project. We worked on a lot of projects together when I was younger, and he has taught me some very valuable things, as a father who had great integrity, work ethic, and strong walk with God. I couldn't have asked for a better dad!

I'm 39 and I just lost my dad to cancer. He was amazing and throughout the process of getting together with family and friends and his memorial and all that, I had a number of people tell me how envious they are that I was lucky enough to have a wonderful father. Even my husband, who never knew his dad, said if he could've had a dad he would've wanted one like mine. Though I've lost my very beloved father, I am incredibly grateful to have had him.

@valevelarde

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing about your dad something similar happened to me. I am also 39 and lost my dad to cancer 6 months ago. He was an amazing Dad and I am so grateful for the time God gave us my dad!

@BelleMort6

4 ай бұрын

@@valevelarde Thank you for sharing, too! It's hard to not dwell on not even being 40 and having to live the rest of my life without him. I wish you strength and healing, friend. We're so lucky to have had our wonderful dads.

I'm 32 and I had my father for brief amounts of time. Rather than summarize what happened, I'll share this. My grandmother gave me a great piece of advice when I asked her where my dad was. She said "I'll tell you when you get older. Right now, pick role models, and choose good traits from then to take on while shunning the bad." I took that to heart, and now it's a habit to have good role models that don't realize that's what they are to me, choose good traits and take them on. I'm a new dad, and I'm going to be the father I wish I had growing up.

I miss my dad so much... I wish I could talk to him right now. He gave me helpful advice when I needed it.

and MOTHERLESSNESS!!! Parents drop their kids off at school then spend 3 or 4 more hours at a daycare with a bunch of strangers. When the kids are home, they're parked in front of a screen. So sad.

@cryptiddy

3 ай бұрын

why would parents dropping off kids only qualify as motherlessness? Would that not count as parentlessness? 🤔

I had a dad. Manipulative, condescending, and a sociopath at best. For 19 years, I would have to go every summer for six weeks and spend all of my summer childhood at his home. It was awful. He would only be nice with me when it would look good on him he never hit me, but he never was there for me emotionally. After 19 years of trying to be close to him, I finally gave up. I no longer have any contact with him and I have since changed my number so he can longer contact me. I had to go to therapy for the ptsd he caused and now after 5 years I can say I am so happy not to have him in my life. Last words he spoke to were “no offense, but I wish you were never born.” Same to you Don, same to you

My father became disabled in his late 30s. He had to quit his job and made many sacrifices for my family. My father was and is a stay at home dad. As he got better, he opened a window cleaning business but was still always home and there for me and my siblings. My mom was the breadwinner, which you rarely see, but I feel like everyone should experience having a stay at home father.

my dad left when i was 18 and i have spent a lot of time since working thru my ‘daddy issues’. it definitely feels like i have a dad who i see monthly and call a couple times a week - which i am grateful for - but not an actual masculine leader parent who is involved in the family. also it leaves me as the eldest to be my mum’s rock who she offloads to

Omg, this video is making me cry. I've always been grateful for my dad. But watching this makes me appreciate him even more.

I don’t live my dad anymore but we talk every day. He’s my financial advisor, my mechanic, my counselor, etc. I’m so blessed to have the dad I have i wish more people had the dad that I have.

My father hasn't been in my life since I was 3 years old and left my mom and I homeless. She was a single working mother almost all throughout my childhood and although she is a great mom this situation definitely affected me. I met my now husband at 18 years old, when he was 20, and he somehow helped me break through all of my trauma and barriers. He comes from a stable family and showed me what a family could look like. We've been happy together for 12 years and I couldn't appreciate him more. Great video!

Thank you Brett for bringing this up. I am so sick of this being overlooked. This is the #1 pandemic in this country. I am so proud to be a father. I cannot think of my life without my angels. It makes me sick the fathers who walk away. But it makes me more disgusting how we are also attacked by the courts, judges, lawyers, and law makers. I am so sick of the discrimination and how they think we are nothing but ATMs and visitors. And then, don't get me started on the dead beat mothers who alienate the children from the father. Of course, claiming child abuse. When in reality, most of it is, 'if he does not want to be with me, then he won't be with the kids.' Then the, 'I have a right to abort my child because I cannot financially support it. So, then your ok if a father aborts his obligation? No. He better pay.' Double standard makes me sick. You should never leave your child and not take care of them. But if your going to allow mothers to murder their obligation, a father has a right to do so as well.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

Remember fellas. Don't get married. Don't have kids. It's not worth it. My case proved that.

@MaraJadeSkky

4 ай бұрын

I call it the true silent epidemic because fathers are forced to shut up about it. Case in point, Kash Jackson...his judge pushed and pushed and pushed, then punished Kash for speaking out. God forbid a father being dragged through hell have a reaction to the abuse he and his children are wrongfully being put through. He is still sitting in prison for speaking out. Also, the majority of fathers don't choose to "walk away". They are forced. You can only fight for so long before you are completely in debt and being forced to pay to attorney and court fees of the person you are fighting against on top of support taken out of every paycheck, the child's custodial parent gets some and whatever state is taking the money gets some too. (Most people don't realize the states financially benefit from child support...weird, I thought that $ was suppose to be for the child.)

@MP-in4or

4 ай бұрын

@@MaraJadeSkky I could not have said it any better. Men are automatically up against a wall before they even enter the court room. I have been there. I have heard every single excuse why women should have automatic custody and why fathers should beg on all fours just to get a couple weekends. It is truly disgusting. Yes, most men are forced to accept what a judge gives them. I can testify to that. I fought and fought and fought. Now they won't even let me file a motion unless I pay the GAL nearly $5,000 for doing nearly nothing for me and spending that time doing things the mother asked. But because it is 50/50, I have to pay her to do what the mother asked. It is disgusting. I do have full custody of my oldest son. And yet, when I proved that point, the judge said, 'they are two different cases.' I said, but the principle is not. He just shrugged his shoulders. Because when you prove them wrong, they have no answer or try to shut you up. It is ALL about pleasing women. There is an agenda.

I'm so thankful for my incredible Dad! He wasn't perfect (show me the person who is?) but he was amazing! He taught me what kind of man to look for because I saw he he treated my mom and us as children. I now have an amazing husband who is also a loving, wonderful Dad to our boys. I'm so sad thinking of kids growing up without that security in their lives. It's wrong - children deserve a mom and a dad. BTW...there were no more terrifying words as a child than "Wait until your Dad gets home"...I knew I was in trouble if that got thrown out. But he loved us enough to discipline us and shape us into human beings who could contribute to society.

My dad was present... but he wasn't very attentive. When he wasn't working, he was doing drugs, chasing girls, or passed out somewhere. He was a pretty good example of what not to do (and my mom was even worse). They've both matured a lot since then and they're better now... but the damage was done. I was a pretty messed up kid. Thankfully, I developed a crush on my 7th grade history teacher. He was a respectable man of God, loved reading, was always kind and encouraging, and intensely devoted to his wife, to the point that he actually yelled at a couple of students who tried to impugn her honor. I thought "If I ever get married, I want a man like THAT." And I found one. I'm glad my boys (and soon-coming daughter) will never have to deal with what I did growing up. They'll have 2 parents who love Jesus, love each other, and love them. The cycle ends with us.

I never felt close to my father, certainly not as close as I am to my mother, but he was always present. He is a mechanic by trade and a craftsman (woodworking, mostly) by hobby. I wouldn't have deep conversations with him, but as I child I did walk into his shop (shed, really) and watch him do things. As a teen and a young man, he helped me with my automotive problems and I'm thankful for all I learned during those experiences (and money saved, of course). He's always been there when I needed him. This past Christmas I gave him a mug with the words "World's Best Dad". I meant it and he knows I meant it. I'm turning 50 this year. It's never too late to show your love and appreciation for the important people in your life. My heart really does go out to all those that were raised without and the struggles and adverse effects they suffer as a result. I can't and won't argue against Brett's point that the government is to blame. The almighty $ continues to play a part in so many unwelcome and detrimental aspects of our society.

the crazy thing about all of this is that it’s not even just in america. i live in brazil and here it’s just the same… we’re walking towards the same path as the us and as a 20yo is honestly just sad to see how my generation is shaping up to be

Well...men are also no longer want to be or interested in be a father , mostly of men 18-30 are single and not interested in relationships

@alejandropacheco7832

4 ай бұрын

Why do you think that is?

@sakuraluvssasukexxx

4 ай бұрын

No women are not interested in relationships leaving yall single and not by choice

@Antaeus_Drakos

4 ай бұрын

The fact that working people are constantly expected to work harder and longer without any significant raise in pay is just setting us up to have the horrible work culture of Japan and South Korea. These places have men and women pushed so hard to work and is causing a crisis of loneliness which then leads into less births. Maybe these companies should pay their employees more fairly or just tell their employees they can work less since the company can afford to lose a bit, after all in exchange their employees are happier and can work on their own personal lives now.

My father was the KINDEST man I ever knew. My brother is also very kind. He might not have always known what to say to connect with me, but he always tried. He helped other people when they needed help, he gave away things the could've gotten money for just to "be a blessing to someone." If someone he was talking to said they were sick, he would grab their hand and ask to pray with them, didn't matter if it was in the middle of a store or in private. My mom had a temper and he was good at coaxing her and calming her down. He said something that my aunt (mom's sister) took as offense and became majorly angry about, even though it wasn't in any way how he meant it. He apologized even though he'd done nothing wrong. He said that his relationship with her was worth more than being right in that moment. He could fix anything. Gerry-rig just about anything to make something easier or work better. I'm single at 40 years old and I believe it's because my dad set a standard for men that is almost impossible to find. He passed away in 2015 and we miss him every day.

I am a single mom to an amazing 3yr old girl. He father and I dated for 2 years before I got pregnant, and at first he was really exited and happy, then around month 4 or 5 of the pregnancy, he just decided he didn't want kids any more. He left within the week, and I haven't heard from him really since. I have tried to reach out to him, and tried to initiate contact, but have yet to get a response. The only time I hear from him is when Child Support sends him paperwork. Then its one sentence like "Hey I sent this form in." I have been trying to date off an on, but no one really wants to date a single mother in my area.

I teach my father how to update his apps on his smartphone and he taught me how to be a decent human being

@SpectreTTM

4 ай бұрын

Love this comment.

Finally…everyone always blames the mother. Now they are recognizing the father factor. Really??! Now they are copping on…by a system that has allowed fathers to check out in whatever way

@Googleistheantichrist

4 ай бұрын

The system has forced men away, not allowed. The government is willing to give money to single mothers rather than to help families stay together. It’s more profitable to have multiple fathers of children than to have one caring father

I adore my dad. I know no matter where he is or what he’s doing he’ll drop anything for me. After I had my first child and had some complications after delivery and my husband had to go back to work a few days after I had our son, he took a week off work just to take care of me and his new grandson. I only remember him ever “yelling” (and by yelling I mean emphatically speaking to me in a stern tone of voice) at me once when I ran out of gas in a sketchy part of town and he had to come pick me up when I was 19. I have never had less than a quarter tank of gas in my car since. He’s the best person I know. I’m so proud to be his daughter.

My parents divorced when I was around 7-8 (it was a long process) and when they officially divorced, my mom took my sister and me to a different state. Not because my father was dangerous, but because she saw we had more opportunities in the other state (aligning with our religion). My father still keeps in touch with us, and we visit him at least 2-3 times a year (during the summer, for 6 weeks). I still admire my father greatly, he works hard for his new wife and stepson and is a great father and advisor. He is a stable terminal for when I need advice on situations that he isn't greatly affected by. He works two jobs, works every day of the week (even the weekends) and he owns a business (one of the jobs he works). He's very hands-on when he does have my sister and me to hang out with, and makes sure he finds some sort of fun thing for us to do all together as a family. Yes, he isn't completely in my life and I don't always have immediate access to him, but he still makes sure he's able to hang out with me when he is with me.

My dad was a good dad. Had some anger issues that he finally was able to work out, that I unfortunately learned from him but he truly impacted my choice in a husband. Both the good qualities to look for and the bad qualities to avoid. My husband is so happy to be a father and my son’s relationship with him and myself makes every day worthwhile

I’m glad you pointed out the role feminism and women in the working world played into the problem of requiring a duel income household. It seems like most people haven’t thought about that facet playing a role into degenerating our society.

@JeffCaplan313

4 ай бұрын

Duel income households are so much more common than dual income households, sadly.

@wyleecoyotee4252

4 ай бұрын

Feminism saved women

@beans4853

4 ай бұрын

​@@wyleecoyotee4252at first, debatable. By now, it ruined life for us

@wyleecoyotee4252

4 ай бұрын

@@beans4853 For us ? Who is us? Feminism provided women with basic human rights and autonomy. It provided women with the freedom to live life on their own terms. Many women have aspirations far beyond being wives and mothers. Women are no longer funneled into a life of servitude.

@beans4853

4 ай бұрын

@@wyleecoyotee4252 serving bosses is every bit as much servitude. And much less fulfilling than serving those you love. Now most women actually have no choice but to go out and work just to make ends meet. Even those who do want to be homemakers can't. It definitely ruined it for many if not most women. For some, it takes a little longer to realize it

As a kid, I HATED my dad forcing me to lay carpets, flooring ect, (fixing the home) as an homeowner, I realised how disadvantaged most of my friends are,

My brother is raising his daughter (who is Gen alpha) to be a respectful young lady. She's also in karate which teaches discipline, which kids are lacking these days. My dad did such a good job with us. My brother is raising her how we were raised. Thank you,Jesus, that my 8 year old niece is still playing with toys, not on tik tok, or into skin care. She's a big daddy's girl, like I was. She adores my brother, he's an amazing father and grandfather to his step daughters children. They all love him. Such a blessing to see.

This is so true though. My father is one of the biggest figures in my life. I rely on him for protection and affirmation, and as a woman, that's important. I would much rather get that in love and sincerity from him than in greed and lust from someone else, simply to feed my brokenness!

I was never allowed to watch "family guy" or "the Simpsons" because they had useless, deadbeat dads. My mum and dad are best friends, and my dad is a mild-mannered, kind and works extremely hard to provide for his family and help us in any and all ways. My mother and I have a frought relationship most of the time but I have never had that sort of thing with my dad..... also if girls have a strong connection relationship with their dads they physically go thru puberty later than those without, and girls with a stable dad even have later age at menarche, which held true for me ,(for me if held tru, I didn't get mine till I was 14!).

@terrathunderstorms3701

4 ай бұрын

Me neither. I always attribute the state of things right now to shows like the Simpsons because like it or not, they changed the culture and for the worse. They gave a free pass to denigrate all parts of society. And the rest of us are just supposed to enjoy it and laugh. It's twisted, actually.

My dad and I have such a great relationship. I was always a daddy’s girl when I was little. Whenever I need help he always goes the extra mile to help me. I also always go to him for advice. I know he would do anything to make sure that I’m happy and safe. My family isn’t poor but we don’t have the most money and I dream of one day buying two houses right next to each other. One for my future family and the other for my parents. I told my dad about the plan and he got really emotional. I could tell it meant a lot to him that I wanted them that close.

Thank you for bringing up this topic. It really touches me to hear so many people discussing this topic. I never met my real dad and my step dad is not worthy of me.

I have the most amazing dad in the world, second only to my husband. I am so grateful to have had such a good example of what a man should be, what a father should be, and what a life partner should be. I wouldn’t be half the women I am today if it wasn’t for my father! ❤

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

For the rest of my life I will teach young men to never get married, never have children because it's not worth it. My case proves that.

@prouddegenerates9056

4 ай бұрын

@@PeterNolan-009 Thanks for sharing, that’s rather nice.

In Mexico feminists and the left wing goverment wanted to cancel Father's day, it did not go well

I had a stepdad for 17 years of my life, and I owe a lot of who I am to him. He spent time with me and taught me a lot of valuable lessons while juggling his work, time with my mom, and his family. He was a fun dad who made jokes and made my mom and I laugh in more ways than one and he would really drill me with life lessons and tell me to always take care of my mom and the women in my life. I loved him dearly and want to be like him and it was all because of him

I remember when my grandpa passed in August of 2023, I watched that entire side of my family fall apart at the seams. The family members involved were 30 years old or older (up to about 60) and even they couldn't deal with not having that stable rock in their lives as adults/elder folks. Grandpa was always the voice of reason, he was calm and he was the one everyone turned to when arguments got ugly because they knew he would quietly say what needed to be said and shut everyone else up before the damage was unrepairable. If even that family could break down so quickly from losing him, I have zero clue as to how a family with kids can keep it together. I think people take men in their families for granted and it makes me so unbelievably sad

To add a bit of history for this segment; the subtraction of men in the household really took off during the LBJ administration. That administration allowed for and encouraged women to become single parents, as it gave them more government funds with more children and the stipulation was that there could not be another provider. Now this is not blaming women at all that is not the point of this. But rather stating what the foundation was. Then you add an ideology, contemporary feminism, that is "blame all men for the wrongs in society" and you have created an epidemic of fatherless homes that only leads to higher rates of crime and depression just to name a few consequences of that.

@suedarnell6

4 ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct. And then tell the woman that the only way she can get a "raise" is by having another child. Recipe for disaster.

@richardy2071

4 ай бұрын

Say it with your chest. The government and single moms are the biggest leaders of fatherlessness

Brett is good at finding a way to advertise without any obstacles... flowless

Wonderful show, Thank you. 😃

I am very thankful for my dad. When I was younger, I wasn’t as close to him as my mom, but he was always there for me. He works full-time, providing the money so that we can survive. His daily routine consists of waking up at five every morning, going to work, coming home after four, and either going to work outside or relaxing. After the pandemic I became a lot closer with my dad, and after I moved out, I really miss him all the time and am always so excited to see him on weekends at church. He has made me who I am, and I think I’m able to survive on my own because of him. One of my fondest memories is when a door was slammed on my finger so that the nail was almost off. My dad took my hand gently and just ripped the nail off to get it over with quickly. I don’t remember what happened after, but later I fell asleep on his lap and woke up when my mom brought us eggnog. I am very thankful that I had both of my parents around.

In my early 20s I was very concerned about a female friend of mine who seemed to be becoming a member of a sect (cult). I explained the case to a psychologist I knew and he only asked me one question about her: "Was she raised in a fatherless household?" Her father left when she was 8.

Everyday I have to remind myself to thank God that I have fatherpower, my biological dad, not just in my home but as a pillar in my life. I have to remind myself that I am already starting off life far ahead mentally and emotionally more prepared and stable than my someone as simple as my neighbor or first cousin. I am extremely grateful that my father is not only in my life but my parents are still married and still have given me an amazing foundation that I hope to give my future daughter.

I am 27 years old. My parents separated when I was 10. I got taken from my biological mother at 12. Got adopted at 14( i was molested by my adoptive father when i was 15-17) got kick out at 17 because I told the sherriff department about my adoptive father but adoptive choose to believe him. I live with a couple from church until i was 22, they told me i was like their daughter but slowly I saw they were using me. I had to block everyone. I am planning to go to couples counseling and go to a counseling by myself. Not having a father and not seeing a healthy marriage cause me to have marital problems. Not the end of the world if you don't have a dad but if you need counseling go get it. Having a son, i see he definitely need a mom and dad. I am trying my best to see he has a healthy childhood.

My biological father refuses to have a relationship with my sister and I. We 'broke family trust' and doesn't want to say what our supposed crime was because 'it would bring too much hurt from the past.' Then again, his mother convinced him that we are not his kids, even though I am a spitting image of his mom and a DNA test says we are his. Even when him and my mom divorced, his arm had to be twisted to come see us, even to spend 5 minutes at the park. My mom requested the legally lowest amount of child support the state allowed, even if she had to work to jobs once in a while. I'm not sure what he has told our half sister about us, but she wants to have a relationship with us, thankfully. She is sweet and so smart. He even doesn't want to meet his only grandchild he may ever get.

Brett read the book Freakonomics. It does not support abortion but simply points out the statistical correlation between increased abortions and a drop in crime. Babies born into difficult environments have higher propensity for crime and if there never born there is no crime to commit.

I’m a woman in America and used to have a good dad until my mom passed away. I’ve been in intensive therapy and I’m relying on my faith because God is the only good father I have and my grandpa is a great father figure in my life. I needed a father growing up. I love men and I appreciate them.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

You laydees attacked us Melanie. Now we are going to fight back.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

Remember fellas. Don't get married. Don't have kids. It's not worth it. My case proved that.

Thank you so much for bringing this up. It is soo sad that this is hardly talked about. It is really sooo important for the psyche for the kids that there is a father in a family, there are soo many signs in statistics how fatherlessness makes life difficult for kids. It is great that you take over this subject also to many. of the younger generation, Brett! Sooo cool!

My relationship with my parents are two of my most important relationships and i was blessed to have a fantastic dad and brother who taught me how to take care of myself but also what to expect from my future husband in taking care of me. My bond with my dad is things like helping him rebuild the deck on his john boat and yeah we dont discuss life but i know i can ask him things and his answers will be honest and logical. I learn from him not by talking but by watch how he acts with work, my mom, and how he treats myself and my siblings. The relationship is much different than with my mom but still just as important.

Facts now how do we get our dads to stop abandoning our families - sincerely a woman whose dad left and ghosted me for 10 years

@laurenelizabeth2505

4 ай бұрын

You can't stop someone from being a coward. One day (one life) they will likely learn.

@noskalborg723

4 ай бұрын

First, establish some sort of legal consequences for adultery, even if it's just loss of marriage benefits. Second, replace the Edmunds Act and the Morril-Act with a law that puts polygamists under harsher scrutiny instead of sending them to jail for five years if they live with more than one wife (if we can't get wandering men to stop practicing plurality, at least make it possible for them to commit in theur plurality). And punish secret polygamy harshly (marrying and extra partner without ever telling your spouse is legally just adultery with extra steps) Third, remove the welfare state that subsidizes single motherhood. And lastly, to bonus objectives that are pie in the sky: A: get people to stop worshipping the dollar, striving for profits instead of wealth. (This will free up time for parenting as wealth snowballs for all instead of being siphoned off by malicious powers) B: break the stranglehold that transgressivism has on pornographic content. Allow such wild media to feature love and parenthood instead of lust and infidelity or selfishness. I don't know how they do it, but they keep all depiction of happily married couples locked down, hidden away, or cringey and indistinguishable from porn stars banging because it is so lustful (I'm not saying porn is good or moral, I'm saying it is artificially being kept extra bad.) Oh, and C: teach kids in "health class" about the neurological impact of sexual pleasure (it is powered by "trust neurohormones") , they should understand why it is the most addictive thing, and how that can be helpful in marriage, and harmful out of it. Sorry for the long comment. But it's a complex issue.

@dragonsman4733

4 ай бұрын

Maybe make it against the law to cheat across the US? A high number of men leave because they do that, and get no consequences for it. and maybe blocking influencers like fresh and fit/Andrew Tate that encourage them to do that on all platforms would be better for a healthier society.

@jacobstevens7046

4 ай бұрын

​@@dragonsman4733Would not to much. You just don't get married, or you divorce, or you cheat anyway and are still not present in the child's life and now have legal problems.

My father is everything to me, he has always been there for me when I have needed him. No matter what my struggle, he has been there. I am grateful for him and I hope my children (age 4 and 2) will be able to see me like I see him as they grow up.

@PeterNolan-009

4 ай бұрын

For the rest of my life I will teach young men to never get married, never have children because it's not worth it. My case proves that.

I’m sending this to my dad and telling him “thank you” ❤️

Off topic, but I really love how the decorators did your new studio. I like that maximalist look, & all the colorful art & books. I'd love to see a studio tour sometime!