Is My Child Missing Out?

Without a “dad” around will he be manly enough

The idea of playing ball or using tools never really was a male or female activity for me. As an adult I do both and I have seen both. So when I came across this as a question I couldn’t believe it. How could being without a “dad” to play ball or use tools mean a child would be missing out.

Our son has two mommies, and he has the best of both worlds. His mommy, my wife is the handy wo-man who uses the tools and likes to play ball. I am his momma who isn’t so handy with tools, however I do know how to cook which is a different set of tools. So our son doesn’t need a “dad” around to fulfill anything. He isn’t missing anything.

Just the other day my son and wife built me a flower box. It turned out awesome, of course I am bias. However, this just proves that gender doesn’t matter. He is learning how to build something with tools. He is using motor skills, he is using tools and building a structure. All this at three years old. Wow!

When it comes to playing outside, the wife and I go outside and kick the ball around with the kiddo. It is enjoyable and a moment to bond as a family.

This idea that a child requires a mother and father is false. A child only requires love in my opinion. Any parent, no matter the sexual orientation can provide the love a child yearns for. Let’s stop this cycle and love our children.

Blog by Melissa Chandler