Why a son needs a dad, Gregory E. lang

A son needs a dad ho can be playful and silly

   

A son needs a dad to teach him to be a gracious winner as well as gracious loser.

   

To take him camping. To wrestle with him in the grass. To teach him how things work. To teach him how to fix things himself.

   

A son needs a dad to show him how to be productive with his hands.

   

To teach him how to talk with girls. To teach him to apologize for reckless words. To pull him back when he is headed in the wrong direction. To listen when others have grown tired of listening.

   

A son needs a dad to tell him that he is proud of him.

   

A son needs a dad to teach him to always give a good day's work.

   

To encourage him when he meets with disappointment. To teach him that it is wise to seek advice. To help him learn from his mistakes. To talk with about the tough decisions he will face.

   

A son needs a dad to go with him on imaginary adventures.

   

A son needs a dad to make the family whole.

   

A son needs a dad to help him face his challenges with confidence.

   

To show him how to control his temper. To tell him that there is no disgrace in losing. To show him how to compromise. To tell him that all is not hopeless, even when it may seem that it is.

   

A son needs a dad to nurture his independence.

   

A son needs a dad to teach him that respect must be earned.

   

A son needs a dad to so that he will have at least one hero he can depend on.

To share with him the wisdom he has not yet acquired.

To help him try again after he has stumbled

To show him how to love others, even when it is hard.

   

A son needs a dad to prepare him for being responsible for his own family.

   

To teach him to treat women with kindness. To teach him that men and women are equals. To stand with him the day he marries. To show him how to be a good husband.

   

A son needs a dad who knows how to have fun.

   

A son needs a dad who will be there for him when he needs help.

   

A son needs a dad to provide the guidance that will steer him from trouble.

   

A son needs a dad who will help him to discover his place in life.

   

A son needs a dad to help him understand it isn't necessary to be like everyone else.

   

A son needs a dad to teach him when to lead and when to follow.

   

A son needs a dad to who will show him that love is unselfish. Who will not expect the unreasonable from him. Who will discipline him firmly and fairly, while loving him relentlessly. Who will teach him to avoid selfish temptations.

   

A son needs a dad to show him unconditional love.

   

A son needs a dad to show him the difference between being firm and being stubborn.

   

A son needs a dad to let him be his equal now and then.

   

A son needs a dad to teach him not to use others for his own benefit. To provide moral guidance as he becomes a man. To urge him to pursue worthy goals. To tell him often that he is loved.

   

A son needs a dad to help him find his way.

   

A son needs a dad to show him how to tie a necktie.

   

A son needs a dad to teach him that family is more important than work.

   

A son needs a dad to show him patience.

   

A son needs a dad to build a loving house on a foundation of wisdom and understanding.

   

A son needs a dad who will expect him to play fair. To teach him to stand up for himself. To teach him to be accountable for his wrongdoings. To tell him that ignorance is not an excuse.

   

A son needs a dad to help ease the burdens that weigh heavily on him.

   

A son needs a dad to give him the gentle pushes that help him grow.

   

To teach him that he does not always need to be in control. To tell him it is okay to admit his mistakes. To teach him that strength is best expressed with restraint. To teach him how to maintain dignity in difficult times.

   

A son needs a dad who will protect him when he is not strong enough to protect himself.

   

A son needs a dad to lead him toward faith.

   

A son needs a dad to encourage him when he is in doubt of himself.

   

A son needs a dad to encourage him patriotism and civic responsibility.

   

Who will help his mother. To teach him to be respectful of women. To teach him how to be a gentleman. To help him plan for his future.

   

A son needs a dad who give the comfort of protection and affection.

   

A son needs a dad who welcomes self-expression.

   

To teach him to recognize the truth and reward it. To teach him to recognize sincerity and encourage it. To teach him to give more than he takes. To be the standard by which he will later measure himself.

   

A son needs a dad who will show him affection without hesitation.

   

A son needs a dad who allows him to question.

   

A son needs a dad to teach him to accept the difference in others.

   

A son needs a dad who is willing to make sacrifices for his family.

   

A son needs a dad to be the role model for the father he will become.

   

To teach him to think about the consequences before he acts.

To teach him to take pride in providing for the family.

To teach him to honor with woman who loves him.

To teach him that forgiving is always the right thing to do.

   

A son needs a dad to teach him not to let pride get in the way of listening.

   

To help him build a tree house. To comfort him when he cries. To teach him to be honest at all times. To show him the meaning of the word reliable.

A son needs a dad because without him he will have less in his life than he deserves.