Fathering Rec's - Daddy to Son

[Dr T]

Teach him to look people in the eyes when talking to them and the difference with other countries and how it could be seen by them but that we live in the U.S. and it's better to do that in this country.

[Dr T]

Show him how to give nice firm handshakes.

[Dr T]

Be sure to read his age appropriately and when he's "old enough," stop using the name babysitter for the person u use to watch after him.

[Guest mormonmusic]

Express verbal and physical affection to him often. Spend time talking to him about his day. You're teaching him this is normal behavior for men -- behavior that will help him be an effective husband some day.

Too many boys come out of their families uncomfortable with these things, and frustrate their eventual wives in the process.

Edited December 14, 2009 by mormonmusic

[Dr T]

In a time that it's "fashionable" to steal and lie (when his friends do it) prepare him how to deal with those things.

[Dr T]

Teach him deceit doesn't really get him ahead in God's eyes (or any others).

[Dr T]

Teach him to be respectful of authority.

[Dr T]

Praise him for success in adversity.

[Guest]

Let him choose his own hairstyle.

[Dr T]

Have him win the respect of others by his actions of integrity.

[Dr T]

Have him make or buy his mother Christmas and Mother's Day gifts with his own money.

[Dr T]

Teach him that Christmas is really about the celebration of the birth of Christ and not all about presents.

[Dr T]

Provide occassional rewards.

[Dr T]

Work with him on various options in his decision making process as he grows.

[Dr T]

This was a repeat so I deleted it

Edited January 21, 2011 by Dr T

[Dr T]

Pick a life verse that you use for him.

[Dr T]

Have him show appropriate gratitude.

[Dr T]

Teach him the value of keeping is word vs. not even when it is really really difficult.

[Dr T]

Pick him up from school and take him to lunch sometimes.

[Dr T]

Understand that if the time comes where there is "Something I just can't talk to him about" (when he's big enough to talk about it) then you are not really talking to him.

[Dr T]

Teach him to pray for his enemies.

[Dr T]

Teach him that we all get frustrated and that is not the time to quit.

[Dr T]

Teach him about impulsive buying and about saving for what he wants.

[Dr T]

Don't miss a chance to tell him you love him. (in other words, "Tell him a LOT!")

[Dr T]

Think about the definition of "talking to your son" and make sure you go beyond only giving him directives.