What Kids Say...

Renado reminisces on the good ole’ days as he speaks on fatherhood from a child’s perspective:

W2S:          How do you remember your relationship with
your dad growing up?

Renado:       My father has been around me right through my
childhood. He used to play football with us in the backyard, take us to Game Cambio and he’d take us to Devon house for ice-cream…

W2S:          If you had to choose one moment, what would be your most memorable time with your dad?

Renado:       It would have to be when I was in high school—during my exam period.  Mum was very ill and had to have an operation – that was a very hard time for me.  But dad was there to encourage me.  I was able to share with him and he would help me with my studies.

W2S:           What do you miss most from your childhood?

Renado:       He has a new family so we spend less time together.   I still see him regularly but I miss the connection we had when I was a child. 

W2S:          What is your view of fatherhood?

Renado:       I view fathers as individuals who are there for their children.  A father is someone you can talk to about your plans for the future; someone who you can look to for encouragement

Copyright ~ Write 2 Shine, 2011

*This interview took place in June 2010.