In Hemispheres magazine, family counselor John Rosamond wrote that a father plays a unique and crucial role in the lives of his children. It’s not enough just to be present. Dad must be “actively involved” and  “a vigorously interested participant in the child-rearing process.”

Rosemond offers six ways to become more involved with your child:

1. Find an activity you and your child can do together and make time for it regularly.

2. Help (but don’t force) your child to develop hobbies and interests.

3. As your child grows through the teen years, become less a disciplinarian and more a mentor.

4. Talk to your child and keep communicating by being a good listener.

5. Love your child’s mother with all your heart, and let your kids see it.

6. Remember, a child is never too old to be told, “I love you.”

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).

How’re you doin’?

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