The most important job I've ever had has been that of being a father. I'd rather fail at anything else I ever tried than fail at that, and the good news is that doesn't seem to be the case. The kids have done themselves alright.

And for that, I have the model of my own father to thank.

Happy Father's Day weekend, everyone.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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