I didn't have a father growing up. I don't say that with grief or sorrow, because it was probably best for many reasons. Still, as a new father, I wonder how I go about this thing called fathering, when I have never experienced it or seen it done.
I did have a wonderful maternal grandfather who took up a lot of the slack and was a friend, mentor, coach, and confidant. I guess this is fathering. Or is it grandfathering?
I also take comfort from the fact that I didn't see it done badly. I really am a blank slate, which is why I am here on DIYfather.com and trying to get in touch with other fathers to find out how they are doing it. ... read more >>
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