The guys around me all have the same problem. They aren't providing for their family financially. Coupled with irresponsibility and indifference towards what's happening to their children, such men would soon discover that they reap what they sow. The world now is very realistic. Bringing up a child isn't as simple as it may seem. Besides providing the child with financial support, the parent is expected to see to the child's emotional needs. Be his/her friend/aunt agony.
Do people deserve a second chance?
How many times do we have to forgive the person before we should make an end to it?
Does it pay to be benevolent?
My aunt recounted her visit to jail to meet Z. Z said he is extremely remorseful for his actions. He hopes to make it up to his sons when he's out. My aunt believes he'll turn over a new leaf after this episode and painful lesson. He now faces rejection from his family.
Perhaps, i'm being overly cynical, sceptical and pessimistic. I doubt Z will change. If he is capable of turning over a new leaf, things didn't have to proceed to this stage. HE could have make amends a long time ago. He could have loved and cared for his sons a long time ago. i wish i could believe that people are capable of turning over a new leaf. On the other hand, i also subscribe to the view that a leopard doesn't change its spots. He was the one who ruin the things blessed to him. He failed to cherish his gems. Now, he has lost everything. To put it harshly, it is too late to make amends.
Closer at home, another similar incident is happening. Minus the jailing part though. The somewhat abandonment of children. Emotional detachment i would describe. One day, all these men will reap what they sow...
And they can't blame their children for that...
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