In this modern society with increasing responsibility being taken by fathers – married, divorced or other – why do the stereotypes of clumsy and incompetent fathers still take such pride of place in the media?
People don’t always see the tears a dad cries. His heart is broken too when his child dies.
I believe that the primary role of a father is to delight in his children. He cherishes and values them and takes great pride in their accomplishments.
The presence of a strong, reliable and involved dad is an important factor in the positive development of a child, the confidence of a mother and the harmony within a home. Unfortunately dad’s contribution may go unappreciated and is not always encouraged.
While many may believe there is no such thing as a perfect father, there are things that great dads do that have a positive impact on the lives of their children, in turn setting them up to be great parents themselves.
I want my son to grow up to be a nice person with self confidence and perseverance.
Is the concept of fatherhood important, and do fathers have a natural “feel” for fathering, similar to the instinctual qualities of mothers ? And, are fathers still needed to help in the making of a successful adult?
There is not substitution for a Father in the life of a little boy.
Father absence is a pressing problem and has a devastating effect on our society, including our girls and women.
Fathers receive mixed messages from society about their role in the family. TV shows and movies seem to portray fathers in one of three ways. They are emotionally distant workaholics who spend little time with their family. They are overbearing authoritarians, handing out harsh discipline when their kids get out of line. Or, they are […]
Be a remarkable man and a hero to your children
I am challenging all of you fathers out there to man-up, be a remarkable man and be a hero to your children. It’s time we bring back the good in fatherhood. Here’s what you can do to Dad-up your connection to your children no matter what age they may be. (it is never too late […]
Fathers and sons: Bonding takes time!
Why do so many fathers NOT develop a strong relationship with their sons? The most apparent reason is TIME!
