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Question: Dr. Dobson, is there a way I, as a father, can influence my daughter's attitude toward boys? If she chooses to marry, she will need to understand men and know how to relate to them.
We come now to the final task assigned to mothers and fathers, that of releasing grown children and launching them into the world of adulthood. It is also one of the most difficult.
If you’re a dad to a daughter, you can make a huge difference in her life. You can encourage her, serve as a role model, and teach her to depend on the Lord. In this powerful reel, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share four effective ways you can positively influence your little princess. These insights will help you raise a strong, confident daughter who loves the Lord.
Pry open the door of communication. But how can you talk to someone who won't talk—someone whose language consists of seven phrases: I dunno. I don't care. Leave me alone. I need money. Can I have the car? My friends think you're unfair. And, I didn't do it. Prying open the door of communication with an angry adolescent can require more tact and skill than any other parenting assignment.
Where do children learn to think highly of their mothers? Who sets the pattern for their young minds, positioning Mom as a much-loved and respected member of the family—instead of being chief cook and scrub lady?
Successful family life is difficult to achieve. It is never perfect and is often problematic. You have your own set of challenges as you seek to meet the needs of your children. You may be a single parent with very limited financial resources. Perhaps you suffer from illness, disability, or addiction. Or maybe you have strong-willed kids who are tough to handle.
Are you aware that the average person between the ages of eight and eighteen spends approximately 44.5 hours each week engaging with some form of media? That's the equivalent of a full-time job and several hours of overtime! With consumption at this level, it's little wonder that media has become a type of "super-peer," influencing behaviors and shaping values.
Few would give up a chance to win an Olympic Gold Medal, but Bill Havens had a great reason to stay home.
Dr. Dobson encourages listeners not to settle for mediocrity.
Today's commentary explains why it's important to enjoy what you do.
