A quick question to see how important YOU are: Let's see how many grandparents you had 20 generation ago?
Important? Let's count:
How Important Are You?
Two people made you, your father and mother
Those 2 were created by 4
Those 4 by 8
8 by 16
16 by 32
32 by 64
64 by 128
128 by 256
256 by 512
512 by 1024 and that is 10 generations
1024 by 2048
2048 by 4096
4096 by 8192
8192 by 16 384
16 384 by 32 768
32 768 by 65 536
65 536 by 131 072
131 072 by 262 144
262 144 by 524 288
524 288 by 1 048 576 and there we have it, 20 generations
One Million People!
Which means that a million people needed to have sex to produce YOU. A million people. 1 000 000 people.
By 1860 the birthrate mortality was 80% because there was no germ theory so people didn't wash hands before delivering a child.
On top all of this, YOU had a only a 0.000025% (and that's low) chance of being born or a ratio of 1/40 000 which is the approximate number of sperm cells that manifest during sex.
All of this had to happen just to produce YOU.
Let us stop here for a moment and figure out how important YOU are.
If this is not something to be grateful, then I don't know what is.
This alone makes you feel so grateful to be alive, to be able to breathe.
So let us stop with the victim mentality. You can cry that you are not like this or that, that you don't have the things you deserve, or that you are not in life where you wanted to be because of somebody else.
You cannot blame your government, your parents, friends, family, school, nobody is to be blamed for your situation except you.
Be Responsible!
As soon as you understand that, you can taking responsibility for your life.
It's not to say that everything is your fault, but everything is your responsibility.
And It is not your fault that you got robbed, but it is your responsibility to deal with it.
Of course it is not your fault for being hit by an earthquake that destroyed your house, but it is your responsibility to figure out how to deal with it.
It is not your fault for finding a baby in front of your door, but as sure as hell is your responsibility of what will happen to that child. It can die of starvation, cold or any other reason if you don't help it. Again, not your fault but your responsibility.
So we ask you, no, urge you to take responsibility for your life and put yourself where you want to be in life. We will gladly lend you a hand and help out because that is what we do but it is up to you take out help.
If not you then who?
If not now then when?
Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.