Father's Day: Evolution of the dad

A father taking to his son. 

Fathers around the world feel theirs is a job that comes with no quick manual. Many find themselves thrust into the deep end of fatherhood, trying not only to stay afloat, but prove their prowess in keeping the entire family afloat too — and in the words of the late politician, John Michuki, to do so while “juggling the liver.”

Sinking is never an option and may bring instant condemnation. Still, swimming ashore safely invites commendation too. Yet, different generations of fathers have approached their duties through the shifting sands of societal expectations.