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    Posted June 16, 2012 by
    fubunikk44
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    Glendale, California
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    What makes your Father's Day special?

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    I Will be DAD to My Son! - Nikkolas Smith

    By fubunikk44  |  Posted June 16, 2012  |  Glendale, California
     
    Because of my Dad's example, I will be Dad.. to My Son!
    Over 24 million children live absent of their biological father.

    90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes

    80% of rapists motivated by displaced anger come from fatherless homes

    75% of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers come from fatherless homes

    71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes

    63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes

    85% of all youths sitting in prison today grew up in a fatherless home

    -I Will be Dad To My Son!
    ...Be Salt... Be LIGHT!

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