The Fish & Grits Diary of a former Bitter Black Man

Another fear we have among my generation is having a legit family. I have learned that things have changed drastically. Growing up watching television, reading books and hearing stories from the generation before me that wanting to raise children, become married and build a legacy was the thing to do. Not so in 2013, I have been to more baby showers than weddings and have witnessed more divorces, breakups and broken families than sincere happiness. Why?? No seriously help me understand why. In my opinion I believe not everyone will have children or be married. Nothing wrong with that, that is how the universe works at times. But I do have a problem with the people who block it from happening and those who destroy homes by being deadbeats, abusive, & just plain evil (yes evil). It is a choice and a honor to have a family, become married and building a great foundation. Some take it seriously while others could care less about it because they are focused just on themselves which a...