POLOKWANE – Father’s Day is a day where fathers or paternal bonds are celebrated across the country with the aim of showing fathers that they are appreciated.
It is important to toast to fathers everywhere, acknowledge their immeasurable contributions, unwavering support and the impact they have on shaping the future of their children’s lives.
The Polokwane-Review Observer asked older fathers to give advice to younger dads on how to be responsible fathers:
Nkolokote Nchabeleng: It is important to be a good example to your kids and teach them values and ethics such as honesty, integrity, empathy and respect. Teach them the importance of treating people with kindness.Phinius Ngoetjana: Be a supportive father to your children, always be present in their lives as they grow and show interest in their evolving interests, friendships and challenges that they come across.Pule Masilela: It is important to express your love to your children and it does not necessary mean buying them things but spending time with them so that they know that you care for them.Wayne van Rensburg: Spending time with your children is very important. Cherish every moment with them because time flies. Make the most precious moments you can with your kids. Create lasting memories, celebrate milestones and treasure the special bond you share with them.Cornelius Mangwane: Kids will always be kids but as a father you have to find a way to understand them. That can only be done if you communicate openly with them and you are willing to guide them. Show your children unconditional love, acceptance and love.Biza Ledwaba: Every father should look after their kids regardless of baby mama drama that they always shield under. It is important for fathers to be present in their children’s lives so that they can grow up knowing that they have a father who loves them.Francois Hartlief: Being a father comes with a lot of responsibility. It is not about claiming your child but also being present in their lives. It is not just about materialistic things but spending time with them as children who have present fathers become confident.Melvin Stevens: Be a father to your children while they are still young and remain present to resume the responsibility of being responsible for a new life. Fathers should always encourage their children to become better people.For more breaking news follow us on FacebookTwitter Instagram or join our WhatsApp group
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June 15, 2024
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Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard
