MT. AIRY, NC— In a town famously known as TV’s Mayberry, where Andy Griffith taught many fatherly lessons of his own, the pressure of fatherhood has just become a little bit more for one American family.
Four-year-old, Charlie Baker, is at the center of a family dispute that has now gone worldwide. It all started when Charlie decided to give his dad, Frank Baker, his Father’s Day gift a week early.
Having played tee-ball for the first time this year, Charlie knew how adamant his father was against participation trophies and calling everyone “winners.” This knowledge led Charlie in selecting his unique Father’s Day present.
“Charlie just knew his daddy would want something that reflected the same values he instilled into Charlie every time he lost on the tee-ball field. Not everyone can be first place. Learn from your losses,” Charlie’s mother, Cindy, said.
It was these values that caused Charlie to gift Frank a seemingly typical ceramic mug for Father’s Day. But, unlike most Father’s Day gifts that are all the same, Charlie’s gift was customized with a special message: “World’s #2 Dad.”
Ever since he has received this gift, Frank says the emotional turmoil and bullying have been relentless.
“I have friends calling to tell me that their mugs all say ‘#1 Dad.’ What’s worse is some say my mug not only reveals my place in number but the #2 also implies what Charlie really thinks of my fathering. I just can’t take much more,” Frank emotionally conveyed.
This story is ongoing as Charlie continues to research the return policy for his confrontational gift. The whole family is hoping peace can be returned to the home in the process as well.
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