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What Fathers Uniquely Provide
The Error of Treating Parenting Roles as Functionally Identical Modern parenting theory often begins with the assumption that mothers and fathers are largely interchangeable, differing only in style or temperament. From this view, any deficits in one parent can be compensated for by the other through increased emotional effort, sensitivity, or presence. Parenting becomes a question of intention and quantity rather than function and role. This assumption is appealing because it aligns with cultural preferences for symmetry and fairness, but it collapses under closer examination of developmental outcomes.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcasta day ago in Families
The Day We Terrorized the Grocery Store (With Laughter)
My brother and I are not allowed to go to the grocery store together unsupervised. I’m convinced of this. There should be a sign at the entrance that says: “Warning: If These Two Enter Together, Productivity Will Drop and Laughter Will Increase.”
By Dakota Denise 3 days ago in Families
A Sister of 7 brothers
I am the only sister among seven brothers. Six of my brothers reached high positions in life, but the seventh—perhaps struck by an evil eye—remained behind. He was the most loving, compassionate, and supportive brother to me. His name was Zaman. He was the second child after me; the rest were younger. Through my mother’s prayers, all my brothers achieved respectable statuses. Zaman also received those prayers, and my mother loved him the most.
By Sudais Zakwan10 days ago in Families
Family Ties
Family Ties How Everyday Moments and Unseen Bonds Shape Who We Are Family ties are the quiet threads that hold our lives together long before we realize how much we rely on them. They form in ordinary moments—shared meals, inside jokes, and disagreements that end in forgiveness. Yet, they carry extraordinary strength. When life feels uncertain, those ties often become the anchor that steadies us.
By Mahmoud Ahmed 15 days ago in Families
Sister’s Effort
Amjad was still very young when his father passed away. His younger sister, Rani, depended on him and their mother. Their mother worked tirelessly in other people’s homes, doing household chores to earn enough to feed herself and her children. Despite the hardships, she had one strong wish: that Amjad would grow up to become a respected officer. She paid special attention to his education, often sacrificing her own comfort and rest to ensure he had every opportunity to succeed.
By Sudais Zakwan15 days ago in Families
The Punishment of Greed
The Punishment of Greed Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a farmer with his two sons, Ahmed and Muhammad. Ahmed was clever and cunning, always thinking of ways to get more for himself, while Muhammad was innocent, simple-hearted, and somewhat naive. The farmer owned three valuable things: a cow, a fruit-bearing tree, and a blanket.
By Sudais Zakwan17 days ago in Families
Respecting Elders
Nini was a beautiful and intelligent little girl, but she had a very quick temper. She would argue and get angry over small matters. Her elder sister, Suzy, would gently advise her, saying, “You should respect elders, Nini. Don’t get angry unnecessarily, because such behavior is never appropriate.” However, Nini would listen with one ear and let it go out the other.
By Sudais Zakwan18 days ago in Families
Raising Children Alone: Choice, Circumstance, and the Emotional Consequences We Rarely Talk About
In recent years, more people are raising children alone. Sometimes it is a deliberate choice. Other times it is the result of loss, separation, abandonment, or the need to leave an unsafe situation. Society often debates the decision itself, asking whether it was chosen or forced, as if that distinction determines whether the emotional weight is valid.
By Eunice Kamau21 days ago in Families
