I think one of the main reasons that our culture has this period of extended adolescence is that kids do not see any reason to grow up. Think about it:
Why would a boy want to be an adult if all they see from their dad is the continual cycle of wake up, go to work, come home, watch tv and go to bed?
It’s pretty simple: DADS HAVE BECOME BORING.
If we want our sons to become godly men, we better make sure they see us excited about being their dad. We all get tired. We all get worn down from a rough day at work. Trust me, I get to that point often.
Dads must be ready the minute they get home. Our kids are counting on it. We must seize every moment we can to invest in their lives and we need to make it fun.
Watch a funny you tube video together.
Have a funniest joke night (we did this last night and it was great).
Play practical jokes on everyone in the family (pick your spots on this one).
Wrestle with your boys whenever you get the chance.
Play games as a family.
The list could go on and on.
Don’t let your kids grow up thinking that it was not fun to be their dad. It is easy to fall into that trap. Don’t let it happen. Pray on your drive home today that God will strengthen you and give you the energy to be a strategic dad.
You have to be fun!
I think one of the main reasons that our culture has this period of extended adolescence is that kids do not see any reason to grow up. Think about it:
Why would a boy want to be an adult if all they see from their dad is the continual cycle of wake up, go to work, come home, watch tv and go to bed?
It’s pretty simple: DADS HAVE BECOME BORING.
If we want our sons to become godly men, we better make sure they see us excited about being their dad. We all get tired. We all get worn down from a rough day at work. Trust me, I get to that point often.
Dads must be ready the minute they get home. Our kids are counting on it. We must seize every moment we can to invest in their lives and we need to make it fun.
Watch a funny you tube video together.
Have a funniest joke night (we did this last night and it was great).
Play practical jokes on everyone in the family (pick your spots on this one).
Wrestle with your boys whenever you get the chance.
Play games as a family.
The list could go on and on.
Don’t let your kids grow up thinking that it was not fun to be their dad. It is easy to fall into that trap. Don’t let it happen. Pray on your drive home today that God will strengthen you and give you the energy to be a strategic dad.