by Mary-Faith Martinez – Your Tango
A father or father figure is important in any kid’s life. Unfortunately, so many don’t have that. This can lead those kids to desperately look elsewhere for that paternal person.
Some, apparently, look to their teachers.
One male teacher said that his fatherless students have asked him to marry their moms.
A teacher on Reddit asked for help from other male teachers after experiencing scenes in his school that he described as “heartbreaking.”
“I’ve had a lot of boy students try to convince me to marry their moms, and it is absolutely heartbreaking to me,” he said.
The teacher provided an example of the kind of their proposals: “‘Mr. H, my mom is the best cook you’ve ever met. You should come over, and she’ll cook dinner for you. I know you’ll fall in love with my mom! She’s amazing.’”
“This, to me, is the most heartbreaking part of my job,” he shared.
Mr. H made it clear that he understands the gravity of these situations.
“I end up with fifth graders who are going to move on to middle school, and their final request is that I marry their mom because they don’t have dads and are asking me very, very honestly to accept their request to be their father or ask their moms on dates,” he explained.
The teacher wanted readers to understand that these are not just comments made in jest. These students are serious.
“I’m talking about teary eye filled children,” he said. “This breaks me every time.”
@edwardrodarte_ 👨👧👦❤️🩹🥹”The absence of a father figure in a child’s life can leave deep emotional scars, fostering feelings of hurt and a pervasive sense of being unloved. This void can contribute to the development of anger in children, manifesting as a coping mechanism for unmet emotional needs. Recognizing this impact is crucial for breaking the cycle. Let’s raise awareness, share experiences, and support one another in understanding and addressing the complexities of absent fathers. Together, we can work towards healing and creating a more nurturing environment for every child.”❤️🩹🥹👨👧👦#AbsentFathers #HealingHurt #AngryChildren #EmotionalWellbeing #SupportiveCommunities #dad #mom #childhood #fatherhood #healing ♬ original sound – Edward Rodarte
July 17, 2024