KENNY’S KONA – RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON AS A QUEER PARENT

Written by Kenny Nhlapo. EXIT

Being a parent is not easy, let alone being a queer parent, whether you are married or you are a single parent. In order to raise a son, you will need to teach him these life lessons in order for him to teach his kids and grandkids. 

1. Never shake a man’s hand whilst sitting down.
2. In a negotiation, never make the first offer.
3. Request the late check-out.
4. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
5. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of petrol.
6. Play with passion, or don’t play at all…
7. When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye.
8. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
9. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for him/her.
10. You marry the guy/girl, you marry his/her family.
11. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath. 
12. Experience the serenity of travelling alone.
13. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking guy/girl in the room.
14. Never turn down a breath mint.
15. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
16. Eat lunch with the new kid on the block.
17. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.
18. Manners make the man.
19. Stand up to bullies. Protect those bullied.
20. Write down your dreams.
21. Take time to snuggle your pets, they love you so much and are always happy to see you. 
22. Be confident and humble at the same time.
23. If ever in doubt, remember whose son you are and REFUSE just to be ordinary. 
24. In all things, lead by example not explanation. 
25. Dress how you want to be addressed. 
26. BE BLESSED BY BEING A BLESSING. 

Love, light and happiness.