[August 9, 2025] Fatherhood is a glorious, fast-paced, purifying journey into self-realization that makes men out of men and makes a man see his moral worth. In those days when sleep is lost, the unending patter of little feet on the floor, and the requirement to be the protector of the family, a man learns his true colors. His time as an individual disappears and is replaced by something much better.
In the timeless folk-rock song “Father & Son,” by Cat Stevens, the lyrics capture the universal struggle between holding onto the past and embracing the future. The song depicts a conversation where the father advises his son to be patient and stay on a traditional path, while the son yearns to break free and follow his own dreams. The wrestling match between father and son makes the father a better man.
Fatherhood is a rebirth from an immature yet unrestrained boy to a man of stature, responsibility, morality, prudence, and value. While the boy still clings to his independence, the man gains something better than wealth or status. The man with a child is the moral equivalent of the unsung hero of folklore. He has achieved something that surpasses him and will be part of his family legacy long after his death.
“So he went to him and kissed him. When Isaac caught the smell of his clothes, he blessed him and said, “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed.” – Genesis 27:27, NIV
Fatherhood is the greatest moral act, and that is why we often compare it to the religious equivalent of a blessing by the Lord. Fatherhood is the one thing that cannot be purchased with money or trade. By being a father to a child and husband to a wife, he has achieved the pinnacle of humanity. Yet, we often reject such idealism as narcissistic and overrated. This is not so, and that view comes from a selfish, valueless attitude that says we are no better than the fish in the sea.
Only the morally rich man acts as the father of his children. Live for the family. Be a good man to your family. Do what is destined to be the most significant achievement that can be made. Live for your children. And, as the wisdom of mankindt makes clear, over and over, be that man who ties himself inextricably to his family. Fatherhood.
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Thank you, Gen Satterfield for writing about this undervalued but most important topic.
Fatherhood is what keeps the family together, provides protection and Godly guidance, ensure the family is provided for economically and socially. Without fathers in the home and married to the mother of their children, we get teenagers who are violent and nihilistic. We see this violence playing out in larger inner cities across America. Yet, it is denied and the problem of fatherless families is ignored because the single mother is revered and is “courageous.” Wrong.
I believe the lack of fathers in families – and the de facto policy of our welfare state – is an unfortunate federal policy. The unintended consequences of welfare is to drive fatherlessness. And consequently, drives failure .
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I certainly enjoyed this article.
So many children are set on the wrong path in life because of this. More than sad. And yet, many of our politicains encourage fatherless homes. Most of these are on the political left, mostly Democrats. The more they can keep these women without a husband, the more control they can exercise over them a get them to vote for that Democrat.
More dysfunction in certain ethnic groups. I wonder why.
I would hazard a guess that, by survival of the fittest, that fatherhood would be highly valued. But “modern” societies have rejected this ancient wisdom and now we’re seeing a population crash in the West and parts of Asia. Culture plays a part. Being rich plays a part as does technology. But there is an underlying evil that says don’t allow a male close to children, exactly the opposite of what should be.
You can’t just love Cat Stevens with his song. You have to have it in your heart.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IZEA_82ngTA
Fatherhood, a once revered and solemn duty to be the protector, guide, provider, disciplinarian, and all the while remaining strong in the face of relentless opportunities for kids to get themselves into all sorts of trouble, is on the wane. That is unfortunate and we are today reaping the horrific consequences of that age where dads are considered toxic and are rarely in the home any more. Part of this is the fault of our federal government when they incentivize fatherlessness and discourage fatherhood. Part is the fault of our news media and current culture that no longer shames single mothers but promotes them as “brave”. Now we see that this was all a huge error as crimes explode into making it unsafe to walk at night or in certain “parts of town”. This has got to reverse itself but will require dedicated help from ordinary men (mostly men) and women to say “no” to more fatherless homes and the policies that encourage it.
Well said Liz. Sad data to prove your point.
Percentage of Black Fatherless Homes in the U.S.
For those who are eager to know the percentage of black fatherless homes, we will not keep you waiting.
According to a survey from a reputable American consensus institution, 67% of Black children in the United States under the age of 18 live in a fatherless home.
This alarming rate is in stark contrast with their White fellows, with the latter recording only 24%.
https://www.go-beyond.biz/data-statistics/percentage-of-black-fatherless-homes
Great article!
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For real men, for the good men, for Christian men … this is the only path to the future. Be responsible. Adopt the duties of fatherhood willingly and embrace it with all your heart. This is the way to fulfillment. There is no other way except through Jesus.
I.S. yes, of course this is the way/path that has been taken across the history of humankind/mankind. Otherwise, we would not be here today, by definition. Too many young, liberal/leftist women (also fat, lacking common sense, but also highly “educated “) are opting out of childbearing. Why? I believe they see the world as overpopulated with too much war. In reality, this is not so. The world’s population is actually crashing and wars are fewer than ever befor in human history m so ignore the legacy media hyping otherwise.
A wonderful post regarding the most underrated role in life. And because it is so underrated, the world is experiencing huge problems across all domains of life.
Fatherhood is indeed glorious. 🧑🧑🧒