Just because you didn’t grow up with your father in the home doesn’t mean you can’t become a father. That was the theme of Episode 52 of the #ChoppedByTPodcast. This week’s guest, Dee Harris (Instagram: @deeharris_cane) sat down with us to talk about growing up with the influence of two fathers (biological and stepdad), and how that shaped his parenting style. The co-owner of Big Ape Protection also talked about running a successful security business, co-parenting with an ex that still wants to be with him, feeling unappreciated, and more!
Timestamps:
2:30 – Fatherhood gives you a new purpose in life
4:00 – The blessing of having both parents growing up
7:00 – My stepfather was everything my father couldn’t be
8:45 – People raised by single mothers can be dangerous
13:40 – Learning what NOT to do from your father
18:45 – Fatherless statistics don’t highlight positive black fathers
22:50 – Circumstances shouldn’t stop you from starting a business
28:00 – Being street in 2022 means you failed
35:15 – How to approach parenthood and being a father
37:10 – The dynamics of co-parenting
39:00 – A man having to establish boundaries with the mother of his child
42:45 – Men get to feel unappreciated in their relationships
52:15 – Noticing red flags and potential from a man’s point of view
53:40 – Never give your phone up if she asks for it
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