Steven Greenberg, 45, of South Yarmouth, regards fatherhood
as his life's calling. Besides raising his children alone, the single
father home-schools them. He's also the manager of his sons' pop-rock
group, bon Voyager. He writes the group's music and drives his children
to dance and music lessons.

        Greenberg got custody of three of his nine younger children four
years ago when he was living overseas. Instead of accepting a job in the
import/export business, he decided to remain home to provide a more
stable environment for his sons. "I had to decide to do what was best
for the kids," he says.

        A year and a half ago Greenberg and his three sons moved to
South Yarmouth, where his parents live. Three months ago Greenberg's
daughter Joy, 10, and his youngest son Martin, 9, joined them on the
Cape.

        "It's a hard job being a single parent. You wonder if you are
doing enough for the kids and meeting their needs," Greenberg says.
"Yet I feel fortunate because I can give them so much time. That is the
most valuable thing you can give your kids."  Father and children enjoy
a close bond and spend a lot of time together.

        Greenberg has infused his love of music and compassion for
people in need in his children. He left home at age 17 and worked in
humanitarian projects overseas.

        Greenberg finds the greatest challenge of being a stay-at-home
father is the responsibility of running a household. "We've become a
'team,'" he says, by sharing the household chores. Greenberg admits he's
had to put some of his dreams on hold "because my kids are my first
priority." On the flip side, he feels privileged to be raising them.
 "I enjoy my kids. They are the most fun, encouraging people.
Being involved with them is a reward in itself."  His advice for
all fathers whether they stay at home or not, "is to make your
kids a priority. So many kids are missing that. They need
that care."