PARENTING: A Father's perspective! (2)

Hey Fabulous People!

Our Fatherhood series continues here. Without much ado let me give you a brief intro about the Father on the hot seat today.

Meet Pastor Emmanuel Asuquo, from South-South Nigeria...

Q.1: When did you become a father and for how long?

I became a Father in the year 2011 and that has been for 10 years now.

Q.2: How many kids do you have, what are their ages and gender?

I have 2 male kids at 7 and 9 years old respectively.

Q.3: How did you feel the first time your child was handed over to you?

I felt fulfilled knowing fully well my status had changed from just husband to husband and father.

Q.4: In a few sentences, describe what the experience has been like.

The experience of being a father has been a blissful one. Watching little kids grow up is mind-blowing as one looks at them and sees a reflection of your self. It has been quite challenging to make them align and conform to the standard of life I desire for them. Summarily, it has been a colossal experience of leadership and responsibility.

 Q.5: What do you wish you knew before you became a father?

I wish I knew how to be a father before I became a father but am still learning on the job.

Q.6: Has fatherhood changed you in any way? If yes, tell us how.

It made me more responsible, loving, and caring.

Q.7: Narrate your most memorable moment as a dad.

When my son first called me father.

Q.8: Tell us what your most embarrassing moment was as a dad.

The day I didn’t remember how to solve a simple sum from my son’s homework.

Q.9: Which of your kids do you bond most with and which one gives you a run for your money?

I bond well with both of them and they can both give one a run for his money (laughs)

Q.10: What good habit or character do you wish your kid(s) would take after you?

Prayer and honesty

 

11 Q.11: Which of your habits do you wish none of your kid(s) will inherit from you?

Loving others to a fault

Pastor Emmanuel and his sons

Q.12: Which of your kid(s) take after you and in what aspect, please give us practical examples or narrate a scenario?

They uniquely take after me. One loves to mingle and make friends and the other has an inquiry mind and loves to ask questions.

Q.13: What are your expectations for your kid(s)?

I expect that they will grow up into their full potentials and be very responsible young men that will love the Lord, love their families and impact the world.

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There you have it! Even Pastors encounter challenges in parenting! What's your take on loving others to a fault? Do you think it is right or wrong? I would love to read your thoughts in the comment section.

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