Ten How To Become A Great Dad

1. Respect Your Mother Children.

One of the best things a father can do for his children is to respect their mother. If you are married, keep your marriage strong and full of vitality.

2. Take Time Together With Your Children.

How a father spends time saying what was important to him. If you always seem too busy for your children, they will feel neglected no matter what you say.

3. Earn the Right to Be Heard.

Too often the only time a father speaks to his children is when they make a mistake. Begin talking with your kids when they were little, so that difficult subjects will be easier to handle as they get older. Take time and listen to ideas as well as their problems.

4. Discipline with Love.

All children need guidance and discipline, not as punishment, but to set boundaries that make sense. Remind your children of the consequences of their actions and provide meaningful rewards for desirable behavior.

5. Role Model.

Fathers are role models for their children, whether they realize it or not. A girl who spends time with a loving father grows up knowing she deserves to be treated with respect by boys, and what to look for in a husband. The father can teach his sons what is important in life by demonstrating honesty, humility and responsibility.

6. Be a Teacher.

Too many fathers think teaching is something others do. But a father who teaches his children about right and wrong, and encourages them to do their best, will see his children make good choices.

7. Eat Together as a Family.

Sharing a meal together (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) can be an important part of healthy family life. In addition to providing some structure in a busy day, it gives kids the chance to talk about what they are doing and what they want to do.

8. Recite Stories For Your Children.

Start reading stories to the children since they were little. When they are older, encourage them to read on their own. Instilling a love for reading is one of the best ways to ensure your children experience personal growth as well as a lifetime career.

9. Hold Up Love You.

Children need the security that comes from knowing they are wanted, accepted and loved by their family. Parents, especially fathers, need to be willing to hug their children. Showing affection everyday is the best way to tell them that you love them.

10. Realize That A Father's Job Is Never Done.

Even after children are grown and ready to leave home, they will still find wisdom and advice from his father. Whether a matter of continuing education, new job, or a wedding, fathers continue to play an important role in the lives of their children as they grow and, perhaps, marry and build their own families.