“In my case, a papadaddy is a father. My paternal grandfather was called Papa by my father who was called Daddy by me.” FatherCasesGrandfatherDaddyPapa Author:Clyde Edgerton
“As an older dad who grew up in a rural culture in the South, certain things were expected of women, and that included raising the children. But I think its just as important for the father to give the baths, to hug, to change the diapers, to tell the stories.” ThinkingGivingChildrenImportantStoriesCertainCultureFatherGrewDadGrew UpSouthExpectedHugBathsDiapers Author:Clyde Edgerton
“Being a father can unreason your worldview, or at least make it very flexible, and that can create all sorts of fun and insights. Its sad that childrens open-eyed wonder and sense of play begin to fade as they approach adolescence. One grand function of fathering is to keep the fading to a minimum.” PlayFatherFunWonderApproachFunctionInsightFadesMinimumAdolescenceFlexibleWorldviewFadingBeing A FatherFathering Author:Clyde Edgerton
