Agape - Short Film on Black Fatherhood

[gradeAtroll]

Have any of yall seen this short film?



I was blessed enough to be raised in a two parent household but no doubt I know there are children out there going through this similar mess. Those of you that did grow up in similar situations, how did you cope?

 

[gradeAtroll]

Anyone? I know this has to hit close to home for some of yall.

 

[wheywhey]

I was raised with both parents in the home. I chose to not have children after a bad relationship and I read that 60% of black children were born out of wedlock and only 40% percent of black women were married. I knew those numbers weren't sustainable. I refused to raise a child by myself.

Today 72% of black children are born out of wedlock and only 26% of black women are married. I made the right choice for myself.

 

[gradeAtroll]

Why did you choose not to have kids though? Was it that bad breh?

 

[wheywhey]

Why did you choose not to have kids though? Was it that bad breh?

Yes, and my mother always told me to never bring a baby into her house. I knew if I got divorced I wouldn't have anywhere to turn.