Veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has shared his thoughts on the role of a father in a child’s success in life.
In a recent podcast, the actor believes that a father is the only man who genuinely prays and wishes for his children to succeed more than he did.
Jim Iyke discussed how fathers play a crucial role in pushing their children towards growth and success.
He emphasized that other male figures, such as friends and relatives, do not compare to the support and prayers offered by a father.
“The only man on earth that wants to see you succeed more than him in this life is not your best friend, brother, relative; it is your father.
The only man that is comfortable in this life, that prays it as a prayer is your father,” he said in parts.
In reaction, many agreed with Jim Iyke’s sentiments, while others pointed out instances where fathers did not fulfill this role effectively.
Some netizens reactions are as follows;
thefoodnetworknig2 said: “I have heard a father say he doesn’t want his children to be better than him in life and his friends agreed with him! Anyone can desire to see you succeed, no formula!”
wendy_adammaaaaa noted: “Your parents are people who look at your success without envyyt$.”
mrucee_official noted: “God bless all fathers, we will continue preaching until fathers gets their flowers 💐 🙏🏽 🙌.”
lazerclothings stated: “Speak for yourself, hearing things like this make people more mean to each other, and make the loss interest in rendering help..”
wale_astro quizzed: “Who come be Mohbad papa??”
