Books Suggestions 1

So you are a Dad.
Do you really know what to do?
Sure, you can take the example your father laid out for you. Can you figure out what he did right and what he did wrong? The obvious things are easy to understand, but what about those not so obvious characteristics and mannerisms.
My dad didn’t do it right, though he won’t admit it. I didn’t realize that until I became a father. I didn’t know what to do because my example was flawed. Are you man enough to admit that? (forget about not stopping to ask for directions, this is more important).

With that, here are some book suggestions for you.

First, Wild At Heart by John Eldridge. This book will help you ask some very poignant questions about what kind of man you are. After all, how do expect to raise children into adults, if you don’t know that it means to be an adult? To know who you are? Warning, this book has a Christian perspective on life, but it could be the best self awareness book out there for guys. It’s no sissy self examination, but a look at why men are Men and what prevents us from being Men.

Second, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker. OK daddies, if you have daughters, you need, you must read this book. Like I said in an early post, you are the most influential person in the life of you daughter, especially for her self-esteem. With a strong sense of who she is, she will be able to make the tough choices in life, even when you are not there to protect her. This book will help you be the father you need to be.

Third, His Needs Her Needs by Willard Harley This book is for your marriage. How you treat your wife is the greatest example for you daughter in how she will pick a husband. What kind of husband do you want for you little girl? One that will honor, cherish, respect, love and adore her? Than you need to show her how that looks by being that type of husband to your wife. Show your daughter what a good marriage really looks like. (If you are having marriage trouble—get help.)

And if you say you don't like to read...well, that's another post.