Paternity

„What does it feel like to grow up without a father figure in the family?“ this is a question we discus on Quora since the eraly 2010, there are many very sophisticated answers  (read more)

Igor KholkinDespite not having a father figure around, I never felt it was missing while growing up. After hitting my early 20s it became apparent to me how things could have been different with a father around.

– I could have used some advice on how to approach girls when I was a teenager.
– I could have used a lesson in how to handle myself in sticky situations, both mentally and physically.
– I could have used some tutelage on basic home improvement skills.
– I could have used a smack when I did stupid things.

But this all came to mind in retrospect. Thanks to my amazing mother, I never felt the lack of anything growing up.