When it comes to knowing your children, it doesn’t take much time for dads to lose sight of what is important. For dads, it is an urge to provide for their family financially but when it comes to matters of the heart, they tend to shy away and get caught up with something “more important.” These things that they consider more important can quickly eat up all their time and they forget one of the most fundamental necessities of their children, “dad’s attention.” Understandably, the dad is looking to have all the ducks in a row and so they labor away for providing what they consider their version of a better future for their family. However, as their children grow older and know little of their father beyond “he is the provider” then something happens to the bond between the two. Miscommunications, arguments, disagreements, and so one ensues. Although dad was there to say “I’ m doing this for you” he was actually not there.
Spend time with your family. Give them absolute unconditionally attention at least a few minutes a day. Start with 10 minutes, even if you count them down. The goal is a minimum of 30 minutes per child per week and there is no maximum. Don’t know how to get started? Then ask a question: what is your favorite color, who is your favorite superhero or princess, what is your favorite movie?
Good luck.
