Dr. David McLauren, Ph.D.
Many Canadians observe Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. Father figures may include stepfathers, fathers-in-law, guardians (eg. foster parents), and family friends.
Here are some of dad’s favourite sayings: “Go ask your mother”, “Just wait ‘till I get home”
“When I was your age…” “I’m busy right now!”
Father’s Day presents us with an opportunity to look at masculinity once again. Men are busy with their lives, careers and pursuits of their dreams.
So many demands have been placed on them. Fathers take great delight to give stuff to their children, rather kids want to just spend quality time with their dads!
With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, a little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?”
Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said:
“Don’t bother me now, I’m tired.”
“But Daddy, just tell me please! How much do you make an hour,” the boy insisted. The father, finally giving up, replied: “Twenty dollars an hour.”
“Okay, Daddy? Could you loan me ten dollars?” the boy asked. Showing his restlessness and positively disturbed, the father yelled:
“So that was the reason you asked how much I earn, right? Go to sleep and don’t bother me anymore!”
It was already dark and the father was meditating on what he said and was feeling guilty.
Maybe he thought, his son wanted to buy something.
Finally, trying to ease his mind, the father went to his son’s room.
“Are you asleep, son?” asked the father. “No, Daddy. Why?” replied the boy partially asleep. “Here’s the money you asked for earlier, ” the father said.
“Thanks, Daddy!” rejoiced the son, while putting his hand under his pillow and removing some money.
“Now I have enough!! Now I have twenty dollars!” the boy said to his
father, who was gazing at his son, confused at what his son had just said.
“Daddy, can I buy an hour of your time?”
Kids are longing to spend quality time with their fathers. Are you a father? Do something with your kids this weekend so that money can’t buy!
Happy Father’s day! A special Father’s day celebration will be held on Saturday June 20, 630pm
Mosaic Church 2940 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC
Dr. David McLauren, can be reached at [email protected]
