Episode 2 – Uncle Daddy

The involvement and not just presence of a father helps with a child’s cognitive and social development and sets the standard of how children interact with others around them. It does not mean you have to make children into what you want them to be, but rather, help mould them and teach them.

Being an adoptive parent comes with unlisted trials and equal victories. Montavious highlights that his adoption of his nieces helped put into perspective how “raising someone else daughter can give you a greater perspective on how valuable being a father is to your own children”. We may not all be called for fatherhood; however, you can decide if you want to be a part of the child’s life at conception or years later, and that’s what sets apart who a true man is.


Kinship adoption may be challenging; every adoption relationship is navigating the transition for both parents and child to finding common ground for communication, identifying the parenting style that works for all parties involved, and creating a safe and loving environment.
Many men step up daily to play the role of fathers to children around them, whether formally or otherwise. It requires great mental and emotional maturity and a great support structure.


We shouldn’t be afraid to take on the task.