Riots, Cameron and Dog Dad.

David Cameron blames the recent riots on broken families.
Fatherless children are apparently the Alzheimers disease that is sending Britain socially senile.
Growing up in coventry, a land over run by bastards-correct definition-I was one of the masses. I have been basically fatherless since I was seven. I will explain why I use the word 'basically' later, but I have not seen my biological dad for 21 years.
However, as a lawful maths teacher, reasonably educated, a reasonable moral compass and with some sanity(some posts aside). I feel despite what Cameron says I feel I turned out good..well ok...or okish.
I can also personally vouch for many friends-who do not fall in the bracket of nuclear family-who are simply awesome people.
However, is Cameron simply wrong or is it just because my mother was a brilliant, dedicated and strong parent?
She was worth two parents.
Although, my mother did worry that I would have no strong male model. However, she had a plan, an inspired plan.
My mother got us a dog.

Yes, a dog.

My mum always said a dog was similiar to a man. Firstly, you always have to clean up their shit. Secondly, you sometimes have to give them a quick kick in the testicles to stop them humping you. (Useful advice ladies).

My mother - and I guess my dog 'Chi chi' - took the role of my father very seriously. They made sure I took part in all the father/son, family and male bonding excercises. For the most part I felt that I did not miss out; the country walks, playing catch, going to sporting events and hunting were bonding excercises that Chi chi fulfilled admirably.

However, there were some drawbacks. Getting disqualified from the three legged race because we had five was upsetting. He never really made a convincing Santa Claus- Santa should have a hairy face but he shouldn't piss all over my younger sister in excitement.

Despite the problems. He was never angry with me, supported me and help me grow as a person. What more can you ask of a parent?

Although, I think my mum may had taken it a bit far. I know that many kids catch their parents in the throws of passion but....maybe i've said too much.

Now, that story may not be true. My family may never have owned a dog, but what it says about society still rings true. Possibly???
Also, sorry mum if you ever read the latter part of this post.