Parenting 101: Mr. Urlacher
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by The Beast
He is the face of the Chicago Bears, but he isn't the face of his family. A Joliet judge has order Chicago Bears Pro-Bowl Linebacker Brian Urlacher and the mother of his toddler to take a three hour parenting class.
Urlacher and his ex-girlfriend, Tyna Robertson are in a legal battle over Urlacher's parental visits with his 2-year-old son, Kennedy.
Urlacher's attorney believes that Robertson is responsible for causing Urlacher to miss four overnight visits with his son.
Robertson't attorney's said Urlacher just wants to have his son driven to him whenever it is convenient for him.
Robertson told the associated press, "I'm glad she ordered parenting classes because Brian needs it. Based on his actions, he's not a good role model, and I pray that he changes."
The Urlacher saga is another sad situation of the selfishness of pro athletes. Here we have a star linebacker who plants his seed around and a child of his is born. This child will never be raised by two parents under one household. Mr. Urlacher simply put his wants first and neglected the needs of his child, which is clearly the essence of parenting.
