Dynamics of Fatherhood, Co-Parenting, and Running A Successful Business

Just because you didn’t grow up with your father in the home doesn’t mean you can’t become a father. That was the theme of Episode 52 of the #ChoppedByTPodcast. This week’s guest, Dee Harris (Instagram: @deeharris_cane) sat down with us to talk about growing up with the influence of two fathers (biological and stepdad), and how that shaped his parenting style. The co-owner of Big Ape Protection also talked about running a successful security business, co-parenting with an ex that still wants to be with him, feeling unappreciated, and more! Timestamps: 2:30 – Fatherhood gives you a new purpose in life 4:00 – The blessing of having both parents growing up 7:00 – My stepfather was everything my father couldn’t be 8:45 – People raised by single mothers can be dangerous 13:40 – Learning what NOT to do from your father 18:45 – Fatherless statistics don’t highlight positive black fathers 22:50 – Circumstances shouldn’t stop you from starting a business 28:00 – Being street in 2022 means you failed 35:15 – How to approach parenthood and being a father 37:10 – The dynamics of co-parenting 39:00 –  A man having to establish boundaries with the mother of his child 42:45 – Men get to feel unappreciated in their relationships 52:15 – Noticing red flags and potential from a man’s point of view 53:40 – Never give your phone up if she asks for it Follow Dee  Harris on Instagram @deeharris_cane Follow Dee Harris on Instagram! @deeharris_cane Find security for your event with Big Ape Protection Dee Harris’s security company @bigapeprotection Subscribe to and watch the “My Brother’s Keeper” Podcast on YouTube @m.b.k._wp Shop ChoppedByT Podcast Merch! Become a ChoppedByT Podcast Subscriber on YouTube @ChoppedByTPodcast Listen to the ChoppedByT Podcast on Spotify Follow The ChoppedByT Podcast on Social Media! Watch ChoppedByT Podcast Extras on TikTok Follow The Hosts on Social Media Co-Host Onterio Cross @_high_powered_ Co-Host Roscoe Gudger @roscoeg_731 Producer Demarco Moore @iam_demo