OMG you just have to love this story about a dad showing his son he has his back! Reading it brought tears to my eyes and I knew I had to blog about it. This story takes loving and protecting your child to a whole different level and I applaud the father’s wisdom and courage. This is so, so much more than a little boy wanting to wear dresses, it’s about the unconditional love a parent has for his/her child and the great lengths a parent will or should go to, to ensure that his/her child feels comfortable with who they are. What a valuable lesson to teach our children that being different is ok, and changing the way one thinks or acts to gain acceptance is not ok. Not to get on my soap box but . . . it drives me crazy when people are so judgmental of others when it doesn’t fit into their “norm” of thinking. So to say I loved this story is an understatement. How I wish I could tell this dad “you my friend are a hero and a true role model to us all”!
Below is the link, I would love to hear your take on this!
It takes a strong spirit to step out and do what is not considered the "norm." This dad demonstrates his strength to his son by his actions. Good for him!
ReplyDeletePeople (and children) can be so cruel to those who are "different from the norm". This father is teaching his son and others that it's okay to be different. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a story. Loved the ending: "If a child is attacked for being different, don't leave them hanging. Be different with them." Be different with them. Maybe hard to do, but worth everything to that one child. How awesome!
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