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Like Father Like Son
When raising our sons, how do we get them to hear the wisdom we have to offer them, when they never listen? Its a funny thing, how our sons never listen to us their parents, yet they copy everything we do.
The first thing we need to realise when raising our sons is that as their fathers, we are the first example they have to draw on when they are thinking about what a man is. From a very young age, in our son's eyes, we are what it is to be a man. This begs the obvious question, are we setting a good example for them? Are we displaying the qualities of manhood that we want our sons to develop as they grow. Are we good, strong, male role models?
This section of our website will look at all the challenges we may face when raising boys. And there will be challenges. I mean, lets be honest. Looking back on our childhoods, a large part of becoming a man is proving our strength. And while "strength" may not necessarily mean in a physical sense, it certainly does mean challenging authority, challenging ideas, proving worth and protecting self image. Your son will go through the same maturation process.
As fathers, we are our sons' primary authority figures. As such, at some stage as our sons start to mature, we will be one of the primary symbols of authority to be challenged. How we handle this will decide whether we have a lifelong positive relationship with them, or if the relationship deteriorates. And don't be disillusioned, it is our responsibility to ensure our relationship with our sons prosper. After all, this is the only way we can teach them how to develop positive relationships with their children.
So enjoy reading our articles of the experiences between fathers and sons. I hope it makes your life easier.
