A single mother attended a morning meeting for students and their fathers wearing men’s clothes and gluing on a mustache. Yvette brought her 12-year-old son Elijah to school as usual. However, the parking lot was crowded that day. In response, he said, “Today is Donuts with Dads day.”
Every morning, students and their dads meet for Donuts with Dads. The schools also hold Muffins with Moms and get-togethers for students and their grandparents. In honor of the event, Yvette dressed up as a father, since she was raising her son on her own. On Facebook, It’s hard for my son to see other children with their fathers, but this is life, and if I can make him smile, I will
Yvette said she thought Elijah would be shy or embarrassed, but he supported her idea. We have 10 minutes left before the start, so that would be great. Are you going home to change? In the evening, Elijah gave his mom a baseball cap and a trouser chain as gifts. School meeting participants were positive about Yvette’s masquerade. Elijah and his mother were greeted by the students and their parents, and pictures were taken.
The first thing we did was ask the administrator where the donuts were. Upon seeing us, the children were ready to roll on the floor with laughter. Several dads told me that I was a great mom and had a great idea.” Yvette’s act was not judged by the teachers or administration.A number of single parents from different countries commented on Yvette’s Facebook post, which received 20 thousand likes and over six thousand shares.
As Yvette stated in her statement, she hopes that her act brought attention to what children without one of their parents go through every day. “Donuts with Dads” would be less hurtful if kids could bring their relatives without sticking fake mustaches on them.
