This new country music video, here, provides a moving and powerful glimpse into the relationship between a nonresidential dad and his young son. The accompanying page from the National Center for Fathering provides some good discussion questions for groups of dads or professionals who work with parents.
The video portrays a father who gives his son a cellphone as a way to stay connected. During their time together, the father and son enjoy playing in a park and bonding closely. The video reminds us that children need their parents to be available to them. And it shows that the emotional bond is a two-way street.
The subtext of the video includes an image of a healthy co-parenting relationship — with the father, the mother, and the mother’s new husband. All three adults show maturity and love for this young boy.
Thanks to country singer Marty Raybon for this loving image of family life.
The video and the words in the song (which are understandable when sung) moved me in new ways and I’ve been working with parents who live apart for more than 10 years. The video and song convey the love between a father and child (son) and the pain that many parents and children experience when they live apart. It is about connecting and being there for each other. Overall I think the video is positive and could be a good tool to use when working with parents who live with parenting time and other family circumstances that affect their lives.
Comment by Molly Crawford — May 12, 2010 @ 3:47 pm
The video and the words in the song (which are understandable when sung) moved me in new ways and I’ve been working with parents who live apart for more than 10 years. The video and song convey the love between a father and child (son) and the pain that many parents and children experience when they live apart. It is about connecting and being there for each other. Overall I think the video is positive and could be a good tool to use when working with parents who live with parenting time and other family circumstances that affect their lives.
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Comment by Crosby Jensen — June 10, 2010 @ 1:27 am