Tuesday, March 18, 2008

What is a "Good Father"?

I want to throw this question out there for you to get a pulse of what the perception is of "good fathers". What we think is a "good father" may not be what society perceives as a good father. We need to determine and establish a standard of what a good father is. Once we know this, then we need to live it so that it can be passed on to our sons and passed over to other fathers that we encounter.

So I ask you now..."What is a good father?" I want to compile comments to establish an outline and then start digging into each of the areas that are established. This will allow fathers to get wiser in areas they haven't encountered yet with their kids.

A close friend of mine, Chistopher H., gave me excellent feedback on what he feels a good father is. Here are his comments (verbetum)...

"My interpretation of a Good Father, would be someone who
is willing to accept the responsibility and consequences for
another individual's actions without hesitation or regret. A
multitasked individual who is committed whole heartedly
to facilitating the growth of his family: spiritiually, mentally,
physically, and financially. A "Good Father" , through careful
observation, must establish a road map for his children to include
flexibility, morality, and intergrity. Lastly, a "Good Father"
should strive to understand the better he maintains his
well-being the better servant is for his family. He must
understand the importance of maintaining his physical , mental,
financial and spiritual health to be the best Father he can be."
I am going to leave you with that for now. Let me know your definition of a "good father".
Don't forget, send me those T.R.U.E. Father pics of you and the kids to post on the blog.
Be strong and talk to you soon.

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