How Do You Be A Good Father?
You already know that it takes a lot to be a good parent, but there are many ways in which you can be a good father in particular. • Have fun. Fatherhood is a big responsibility but it is also a lot of fun. Show your kids that you enjoy being their father. • Spend time with and take responsibility for your children. Some fathers miss opportunities to spend time with their kids because they have competing responsibilities or interests. However, once the opportunity has passed, it’s gone and you can’t get it back. If you don’t establish an intimacy with your children when they’re young, it’ll be difficult to catch up when they’re older and still need your help and support. • Be a teacher by both word and example. Children need to be taught right from wrong and will need to see it demonstrated by their father. Make decisions in front of them and explain to them why you came to that resolution. Talk to them about choices you made in the past and why they did (or didn’t) work out. Evaluate
