Good morning Bahama Drama Thanks for keeping me anonymous again. I had to come back and share a little more because this conversation just feels too real and I know some parents out there need to hear this.

See me and my wife we aren’t perfect parents not by a long shot. We’ve made our fair share of mistakes along the way just like our parents did. But one thing we’ve always held onto is this.

We parent with intention. Thats something I feel is missing from a lot of homes today.

We didn’t just stumble into raising our kids. No sir. We planned we prayed and we stayed disciplined not just with them but with ourselves. Because let me tell you its hard to tell your child not to be lazy when they see you laid up on the couch all day scrolling through your phone.

Now don’t get me wrong our kids aren’t saints. They’ve had their moments. I’ve had to take a phone away here, cancel a little outing there, and trust me its not fun hearing Daddy, you’re being unfair.

But you know whats even more unfair? Letting them grow up thinking life is going to hand them everything on a silver platter.

Me and my wife we agreed early on that we weren’t raising no entitled kids. Nope. Each one of our children has chores. Each one knows how to cook a meal clean a bathroom and iron their clothes. Why?

Because one day they’re going to leave this house and I’ll be damned if they’re out there in the world waiting on someone else to do it for them.

But let me tell you where the real magic happens its in conversation. You see when I was growing up there were things I just couldn’t talk to my father about. He was a hard man didn’t show much emotion. But I decided to break that chain. I talk to my sons about love heartbreak and even those awkward manhood talks. My wife does the same with our daughters.

In our house we sit down for dinner together no phones no tablets just us. And let me tell you those are some of the most valuable moments we share. Sometimes its laughter other times its deep talks about their future their fears and their dreams.

I’m telling you, parents out there, don’t just raise kids raise adults. The goal isn’t to have perfect children its to raise people who know how to stand tall when life knocks them down.

And yes Bahama Drama we still have our family movie nights. We might be watching Rush Hour one week or The Pursuit of Happyness the next. But no matter what we watch, there’s always a lesson. Afterward we talk about it and you’d be surprised what kind of wisdom comes out of a teenagers mouth when you give them the space to express themselves.

I’ll end with this. The world we’re raising our kids in today is loud, chaotic, and full of distractions. But inside our home we’ve tried to create a little sanctuary a place where our kids know they are loved guided and most importantly seen.

And thats why I respect your page Bahama Drama. You have a unique way of holding up a mirror to society showing people the mess but also showing them the lesson.

So keep doing what you’re doing. Keep being loud keep being unorthodox and keep making people laugh and think at the same time. Because trust me families like mine. We’re watching we’re listening and we’re learning.

Thank you Bahama Drama from one old school parent to the next if you’re one. Just keep the fire burning your doing a great service to the world unknowingly.

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Respect to you and your wife for being intentional with your parenting. You’re absolutely right it’s about raising adults, not just kids. Your story is a reminder to all of us that the real work starts at home. Salute to you both!