This year, my sister subscribed my dad and I to Paul Lewis e-tip of the day for dads. Lewis is with Smart Families, Inc. and his e-mails (which are free by the way) have been arriving in my inbox, providing wonderful insights and tips on the fascinating, challenging world of fatherhood.
Thought I'd share with you today the e-tip I received yesterday. It is loaded with practicality.
Your home is "bugged." There are one or several pairs of eyes watching what you do and pairs of ears listening to everything you say.
We tell our children, "It's not what you say that counts; it's what you do." Is it fair when they say the same to us?
No dad is perfect. Most of us are far from it. But, in doing our work as fathers, we can be helped if we will answer honestly practical questions like these:
• If my child treats his or her spouse the same as I treat mine, will it be a good marriage?
• If my son someday prioritizes his fathering responsibilities the same as I do, will my grandchildren have the father they need?
• If my son or daughter gives spiritual life habits the same attention I do, will his or her spirituality be vital?
• If my daughter handles debt the same way I do, will her finances be well-managed?
• If my son takes care of his fitness and health just like I do, will he have the energy to be a good dad?
Remember: There are no perfect fathers. But every one of us can be a progressing father. . . and humble about our failures!
