so should deadbeat mothers!!!!!

Lucy you mean deadbeat mothers and dads

@@MA-pj8fc Right but there are many more deadbeat dads than moms, always have been.

@@grannygoes7882 how do you know that tell me because I know your chatting out you ass

Yaa

Gitte Nielsen well it's obviously great that he chose to be a good parent, but does he deserve to be treated like a hero simply bc he is a man and "not many men" do this for their kids? I say no, but that is the double standard in our society. I'm not knocking the dude. He is a great dad and I'm happy for them and hope they succeed.

+Sadie Moon Vicious agreed. so many deadbeats by choice, just because the standard is so low doesn't mean some people deserve extra special credit

Amen. There seems to be such a low bar for men. Like any halfway decent man gets treated like a hero for being a decent person. How many women are stuck in this situation - are they treated like amazing heros? Nope. It's just seen as normal.

neolithic3 that is because of the percentage of men that wouldn’t do it; so that is why he is seen as a hero & nothing wrong with that!

Annette Caitlyn it's kind of lame to treat basic human decency as heroic.

so right about that being a real father. she absolutely is his! :)

ABSOLUTELY!

Yeah, that guy will end up in Daddy Heaven.

Any man can be a father it takes a real man to be a dad and this guy is a dad.

Woman do this all the time. So what? He’s being a parent. He’s supposed to be

Dawn I agree , he is

Melissa McNeer God bless you and your two sons!

Melissa McNeer God bless

Melissa McNeer divorced and we made it too!

Good job,God bless you Melissa!!

Melissa McNeer amazing

Indeed

StonesOfaCrown Zechariah9:16 Well said❤️

I worked at a women's shelter- some of the women were really humbled by their experience. You never know what tomorrow will bring!

I’m sure he has all he needs

I felt the same way ! He puts most men to shame. I am rooting for this family!

Zulugirl48....i disagree. He deserves MANY huggs...not just a hugg😁

I was thinking the same thing

@@Victoria-uq8mf Me too what an amazing person

Sunny Dees: Yes, would love an update on this special family!

sunny dees , I would like to know how they are ❤️❤️❤️

Well

Many thanks for the wonderful compliment!

I know right. And he is absolutely gorgeous too! Hope things are better for him and his babies now.

PREACH.👋👋👋👋👋👋🎇🎆🎆🎉🎊

In America good luck. My husband isn't American & it makes world of difference

@@SS-vv7zi how are things going for you and your your kids now? I've no doubt that you are doing a fantastic job

I had a very similar childhood to both of you as well. Never knew what love was until I met my hubby. When we had our first son though I didn't know how to love him - I was actually terrified of him. But now - with 3 boys altogether - aged 16, 11 & 8, it's a very different household. I have given my kids EVERYTHING my own parents NEVER did: Love, (unconditionally), attention, affection, and self confidence. Has it always been easy? No way, but worth all of it and more? For sure. Us women are stronger than we often give ourselves credit for. We are capable of changing the world. But we need to do it together.

Same here, us kids where an afterthought growing up

Me too money was no issue but they still didn’t care for us

Pretty similar background myself...my parents had flash cars ,everything for show,and zero food in the kitchen cupboards!! Of course myself and 2 brothers have long since been estranged from them.They were completly un-equipped to have children,unavailable emotionally,mentally and physically.

Exactly! Too many people are quick to judge and pit people against one another. Geez. Your children should ALWAYS come first. No matter what. THAT is what people should be taking away from this story.

Jennifer Jones

That is the truth!

PRAY FOR THEM AND OTHERS IN THE SAME POSITION.

I knpw there is a big Brothers program where men (who are heavily screened ) and matched up with boys and teenagers who have no male presence in their life and meet with them once a week . Had a friend who did it with a VERY angry mixed up kid who totally around. Helped him prep for his College test and apply for college. Kid is now in his second year. See if there is a program for young girls. If I remember they prefer people who are successful as that shows these kids that anything is possible.....just a thought. Oh and my friend who did it found it very fulfilling.

Linda Yesssss yes and yes Very nice comment

Linda M. I was in a situation just like this. My daughter was 3 and I left my daughter's father and he was abusing drugs at the time. We were in two shelters for unfortunately 3 yrs and was a very hard time for me and I felt like a garbage parent. It hurt and I felt the same way he did. My daughter is now 9 and wants to make a lemonade stand and donate it all to other parents who are in shelters and were in our situation. She brought me to true tears hearing that she wanted to do this and pay it forward in such a way. Before I was homeless I had saved up money and we lost everything within weeks. It broke me up so much. We had lost everything twice in those 3yrs of trying to get back on my feet and I'm happy that we now have an apt where she has her own room when that was never the case. It's a very hard thing to go through and slot of people judge and say, oh you must be a bad parent to put your child in that kind of situation and I'll tell you what. I'd never wish what I went through on my worst enemy. EVER... I'm so happy that this man and his kids are in a better place and doing good.

May Knott I so agree with u ..that's why the system is still so broken ..it's ignorant people that can't think about walking in others shoes ..but with people like us ..we can make a change x

May Knott 99the 9@

Ignore the toxic and negative comments darling. Dont let them steal your energy as the haters are not relevant and the universe has a way of correcting itself and the haters.... so dont give them a platform in your heart❤🥰

Louella Wilson I agree, I was so impressed by him and his devotion to his kids. And thank you to the gentleman at the shelter who was so much help to the family, what an example of a good man. I would think the same of a woman in the dad's situation, but seeing a dad handle all this is unusual and I was emotional watching it. Good people!!

Homworkbuddy911.us what is your problem dude? One of the kids isn't even his! You sound exceptionally bitter for personal reasons. Get off this man's ass

Homworkbuddy911.us That was the most ignorant thing I've ever heard anybody say. You have just made a complete a****** of yourself. Your not even worth my time. GET A LIFE a******

Homworkbuddy911. It's also the mother's lob an she bailed. He's doing all he can to keep his family together!! Can't u atleast give him that?

Cathy Lindsey I meant to write that to the ignorant guy u were writing to. hit the wrong one!! I agree w u!!

SlyDoll7 I know a guy who hooked up with girl. She had a child from a previous relationship and they ended up and 4 more children together. It was ok at first but then she started abusing alcohol and then she left him and all her kids, including her oldest who wasn't even his child. Fortunely he had a job that could cover the expenses, but he still needed support in regards to childcare and what not. Fortunately he had parents who were nearby to help with childcare. I met up with this guy a few months later a soccer game for one of his kids. His children are extremely polite and seem well adjusted.

That shows what a good person he is. I had neighbors who divorced, she stayed in the house (with her boyfriend) while he had to leave. He took both kids, his little boy with her and her young daughter with another man. He would bring them sometimes so they could see their mother and had to wait on the sidewalk. She never visited them. I was friends with him, not with her, (I'm an old lady in case people get the wrong idea) so we would talk while he waited. He told me that he took the little girl because he was the only father she ever knew and he loved her as much as his little boy. She was about 4 and the little boy not even two when he left with them. At least he had a nice job.

Shayla Johnson I disagree. It takes incredibly strong will of character to make the decision to go forward and parent any child, especially when one is alone in such a decision. The fact that one child is not biologically his is irrelevant. Such worldview would indicate you look down even upon adoptive parents. Children do not ask to be born to the parents they are born to, but all have every right to be raised lovingly and responsably. Focusing on past mistakes of either parent is unproductive in the present state of raising these children. Your opinion is immature and based in an incredible lack of insight. But I will grant it is your opinion and you do have the right to have it.

Shayla Johnson a simp? Foh with that? You sound bitter and cold. It takes a real man to do what he did.

What is a real man?.

Isn't it interesting that single dads are praised while single moms are criticized?

Truth unrealized

Valerie Wood yes ma'am. I totally agree with you. Although this is a sad situation there is so much beauty inside. This guy really is an awesome man. Single dads don't get the credit they deserve.

I live in Australia and unfortunately our foster care system is also shockingly horrible, underpaid staff, understaff and underfunded facilities or facilities who have been privatised and a growing number of children with an endless list of problems who are given zero assistance or support has lead to a system that is gradually becoming more and more broken with higher rates of abuse drugs, prostitution and homelessness. :,-( It seems like to majority of foster care systems around the world are the same.

Valerie Wood.... You're so right!!

That is exactly what I thought watching this; what an incredible human being. The shelter staff are doing wonderful work as well.

sandra yes and yes. I so agree

Inmywordz AGREED!

The world is hurtful enough, it doesn't do any of us any good to be cruel with words. It's time that we give kindness the importance it should have. I have been in a situation close to this...except my ex-spouse planned his exit years in advance, and I had a child with Type 1 diabetes and a younger child as well. It's been years and my kids are are okay, but the struggles are still there...they change in frequency and type. It's hard to say the least. But bless this man for being the best father he could because so many just walk away. We are paying dearly as a society as the breakdown of the family continues...but hope is always alive we can turn it around.

Lady From The Well I wish you the best of luck, we need to be more compassionate with one another and credit people for trying and not giving up. Keep your head high, one day the kids will know the sacrifice you have made for them. Much love and respect to you.

Mroboiz even people with money can lose that money and be left with nothing.

It really can, most are a paycheck away.

Yes I edited this comment cuz it was shitty. Shortly "This can't happen in Finland" Thank you bye.

ntwaddle78 that’s me rn i’m moveing in 4 weeks >[ and we don’t know where to go

@@saraan5034 I've been to Finland. You have homeless people there 😄

Shandi-Lee Monteguene I know I don't know you,your story sounds like mine,I inherited my grandson,his mom remarried,hes at a age now where he doesn't want to be bothered,hes19,but I'll say this,forgiveness is for your benefit an his,don't carry that load,give it to a higher source,laugh an love even harder,what didn't kill you hopefully will make you stronger,an wiser,an a better person,an what she did she had some problems,I'm sure that's the best she could do at the point of a breakdown,people do what they can,just you love an be the better person,sending prayers an healing your way

Deborah Hardaway...you can get off your soapbox now. Shandi-Lee has every right to avoid toxic people without your judgement. I made a HUGE mistake and let my absentee father into my life. All he did was cause pain to me and my family. Shandi-Lee, if you see this always remember: When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

Shandi-Lee Monteguene how many kids did she have

KK Smith It's always easy to judge and criticize. I've been through some really bad times, and while I would have never suffered like that voluntarily, I must admit that it changed me, made me more understanding and compassionate. Until you've been there it's hard to understand how you can have it all together, and suddenly one thing can go wrong and mess up your whole life. When I read negative comments I realize those people really believe that if they do everything right nothing like this could ever happen to them. The truth is that we don't know what is going to happen and whether we will ever need help.

Naomi......Yes !! :)

yeah, he is one handsome fellow ^^

Shines a light on the cracks in a system that is in place but lacks funding. How is a parent suppose to get a job, to afford housing, food etc. if no reliable & affordable daycare? Affordable housing is a major challenge in Peterborough besides employment.

Yes a follow up please, would be nice.

only a Sith deals in absolutes.

God bless this man and his kids. So many out there in the same situation.

Can't we just applaud all single parents without bringing gender into the equation?

Did you? Been 2 years....I hope so.

Have a film crew follow your next boyfriend round and he'll treat you well, until the filming stops

Probably you knew some great men in your life and you just sent them to friend zone. Women tend to say there aren't good men around once they get old and the bad boys don't wanna have anything to do with them anymore.

@@babyboy8597 I was widowed young with a small boy. I never was interested in the "bad boys" I'm not looking but I've noticed that a hard working masculine man that priorities family is rare indeed. About as rare as a young woman that finds home making and child rearing fulfilling. The chances of us finding each other are remote. After all, we're busy keeping house and devoted to raising our children while they're working hard at what they do and usually not in the same places.

@@franny5295 so true.

Lisaa ....I was wondering the same thing! Great minds think alike

Lifestyle with Abby Blood means nothing if it’s not providing love, food and shelter for you or at least trying

It's irrelevant I have 5 kids 3 biological 2 not so biological but when I die all 5 will cry because their daddy died

She's being sarcastic

I think she meant "wow" in that it's amazing that he took this girl with him through to the other side of the struggle as if she were is own, made her his own, even though he not only wasn't her bio dad, but wasn't even her step-dad until she was school age. Lucky young lady.

Ha, I'm SURE he's available😘

Michelle Clawsey disagree, he quit his job.

D90Girl I agree!!!

Great compliment!