Deadbeat Dads… Here’s What The Good Guys Do
Posted by Advocate Aaron on June 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
We hear a lot about deadbeat dads. Here’s a story about one of the good guys:
Macon.com published an interesting article about Kevin Lyons, a baker who, after work, spends a few hours selling drinks to motorists before going home to see his family (http://www.macon.com/news/local/story/632114.html). Why does he do this? To afford health insurance for his family.
Kevin’s wife lost her job after missing too many days during her high-risk pregnancy (pregnancy discrimination, anyone?), and she has struggled to find another since the couple’s daughter was born. So Kevin began moonlighting to earn about $20 extra a day – which he says is just about what health insurance costs.
Uninsured and underinsured pregnant women are often left alone to struggle with locating access to affordable maternity care. Too many deadbeat dads leave the family or refuse to help – but there are so many more who work hard to provide for their families. Heroes like Kevin can be found in every nook and cranny in this great nation, though often unsung.
Some might think that peddling Gatorade on the streets is humiliating or demeaning, but not me. I think that Kevin Lyons is on an admirable quest and is providing for his family. He should be very proud – no doubt his family is.
