How To Be A Role Model Dad
By James Brown
(Publisher's Note: If you would like to become a role model dad for your children, the information in this article will guide you in that direction.)
Most often than not, unstable marriage relationship and domestic violence occur to men and women who grew up without a father setting a good example of healthy behavioral relationship. Experts often says that children learn to behave properly when they see their father interacting with them properly, spending quality moments with them and displaying their roles as the involved fathers.
Indeed, it pays to become involved with your family most especially if you are aiming to make your son and daughter represent the best of you. So how does a father becomes a role model father? Let me share this tips as I observed them to be effective inasmuch as I see them from, who else, my dad!
Showing love and respect to your wife is the first thing that you should consider if you want to be a good role-model dad. If you and your wife will show love and respect for each other, your children will surely grow up in a secure and a happy atmosphere where a good family values are treasured. Maintain sweetness and romance in your relationship and open communication with other and in that way, your children will surely gain same respect for themselves for their peers. It also pays to realize that you and your wife are equal partners in child rearing tasks. Never get tired in playing and acting the role of the supportive partner especially if a baby is newly born.
Spend quality time with your children. I guess this is the most common way of reaching out with your children. An involved father spends not only time but quality time with his children. Playing, reading, watching movies, shopping or just hanging around with them is a big thing for the children especially in their formative years. At the end of it all, you will soon realize that one of the most beautiful moments you will experience as a father is when you spend some quiet time together.
Love your children and make it a point that you are committed to your children's emotional well-being. Encourage and teach them the importance of living with integrity and respect for others. My dad practice the reward system where he will surely give me something good whenever I will have good grades and whenever I win in competitions. In such way, I made it a point that I am diligent in my studies and constantly aware in my behavior.
My dad and I have fun together but that does not mean that there is no limit with our treatment with each other. There are established boundaries, standards, limits, and discipline that are imposed. Another sure way of becoming a role-model dad is to share to your children some insights and stories about life. Relating with your children life stories can be very interesting and fulfilling. Provide your children with beautiful reflections from the past.
Lastly, I believe that being a role-model dad does not mean you have to be perfect in almost all things. Acknowledging your mistakes and believing that you can become a better father is a way of setting a good example of strength. It is also to be remembered that fathering is a life long commitment. It does not end when your children gets married or have a family of his or her own but rather fatherhood is a lifelong commitment which makes your relationship with them last for a lifetime.
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