Gentlemen, it is hard to believe that this coming Sunday is Father’s Day. The past several weeks has seemed to not stop. With our oldest granddaughter graduating, open houses, birthday parties and do not forget just running around doing life.

It has also been a time of reflection, I have sat back and watched my son (who is now 32) be a father to four, (a two-year-old, twelve, fourteen, and eighteen years old). I had forgotten about the struggles of raising teenagers, and a toddler. I just had the two (Ethan and Meghan). It is amazing watching him navigate life with all the different personalities.

Now in my sixties I reflect on what I attempted to show my son about parenting, and what I now attempt to help him show my grandchildren. I would like to share with you regardless of how you became a dad or grandfather    (biological children, stepchildren, adopted, foster, or an uncle that is the main male influence in children’s lives). It is imperative we begin training our sons to be great fathers by:

1)    Teaching them who Christ is and understanding the importance of a relationship with Him. Both through our example, and discussions, and prayers with them.

2)      Show them how to respect their mother, so that they will know how to treat their wives.

3)      Show them how to respect their grandparents, so that they will understand how to respect you in the older years.

 

I pray that you have an amazing Father’s Day