What Makes A Man?
I was listening to HisRadio in the car today on my way to pick up Michael from school. Periodically they do these little bits about families, strength, and support.
Today they were talking about New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady.
The blurb was about how supportive his father has been, and how that has helped Tom Brady get to where he is today. They quoted an interview with Tom Brady where he stated,
“I think everybody’s father is their strongest supporter, and my father’s been no different in my life. He’s been there every step of the way. He’s probably logged more airline travel than just about anybody I know. He’s come to every college game and made sure every time I came out of the locker room he was there to hug me, or support me or pat me on the back. That’s pretty much continued throughout my professional career. I’ve always been lucky to have a father that I look up to and admire as a role model, and somebody that is a great example of what a parent should be.” (from New York Giants)
Well here's the problem, folks. Tom Brady may be a great football player. I won't argue that. Perhaps he is even one of the best. And perhaps his father was a big part of supporting him to become the player that he is today.
But Tom Brady himself is also a father. Remember that last summer, his son was born to actress and ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. They split up right around the time that she found out she was pregnant. And Tom Brady immediately took up with model Gisele Bunchen.
So now Bridget Moynahan and their son remain in California, and Tom Brady and Gisele Bunchen remain in New York. Which means that there's one little boy in California who isn't seeing much of his dad. So much for the great example of being a father that his own dad apparently set.
I really question why HisRadio would use the Brady family as an example of fatherly support. Tom Brady's dad may have raised him to be a great football player, but somewhere along the road, he missed out on what it means to be a man.
Heroes are not football players, no matter how good they may be. Heroes are people who take life's responsibilities seriously.
But I guess there are some folks who disagree about what makes a man.
Today they were talking about New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady.
The blurb was about how supportive his father has been, and how that has helped Tom Brady get to where he is today. They quoted an interview with Tom Brady where he stated,
“I think everybody’s father is their strongest supporter, and my father’s been no different in my life. He’s been there every step of the way. He’s probably logged more airline travel than just about anybody I know. He’s come to every college game and made sure every time I came out of the locker room he was there to hug me, or support me or pat me on the back. That’s pretty much continued throughout my professional career. I’ve always been lucky to have a father that I look up to and admire as a role model, and somebody that is a great example of what a parent should be.” (from New York Giants)
Well here's the problem, folks. Tom Brady may be a great football player. I won't argue that. Perhaps he is even one of the best. And perhaps his father was a big part of supporting him to become the player that he is today.
But Tom Brady himself is also a father. Remember that last summer, his son was born to actress and ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. They split up right around the time that she found out she was pregnant. And Tom Brady immediately took up with model Gisele Bunchen.
So now Bridget Moynahan and their son remain in California, and Tom Brady and Gisele Bunchen remain in New York. Which means that there's one little boy in California who isn't seeing much of his dad. So much for the great example of being a father that his own dad apparently set.
I really question why HisRadio would use the Brady family as an example of fatherly support. Tom Brady's dad may have raised him to be a great football player, but somewhere along the road, he missed out on what it means to be a man.
Heroes are not football players, no matter how good they may be. Heroes are people who take life's responsibilities seriously.
But I guess there are some folks who disagree about what makes a man.
posted by Susan | 1:45 PM
2 Comments:
Good point!!!! I am with you on this!
Yeah Susan, I have to agree with you too.
I know none of us is perfect but dang it, I think they COULD have picked a better guy than Tom Brady for that spot.
I wonder how Tom felt after he had time to reflect on what he said versus how his own son is living.
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