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
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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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Onyinye Udeh
Father's day is here already paranparanparan💃💃💃
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