Relationships

This is the foundation of all which we will explore in the chapters to come. Without a relationship of some sort, children cannot come about, live, love and flourish. We will dispel some of what I believe are myths and hopefully open up some discussion as to the greatest relationship and most powerful and worthwhile task there is, raising a productive, loving, caring child to adulthood. Many times we will spend more time planning the infant’s room than the child’s life. 

 We as fathers need to step up to the plate and set the tone at an early age so that we might entice and encourage proper behaviors from our children. While child rearing is a work in progress and nothing dealing with children can ever be written in stone, some tried and true time with a pad of paper and a pen can at least allow us to have a target and move toward that target even when we have to change the plan to get there. 

 While we explore the relationship aspect, it is my suggestion to find someone of greater knowledge and experience, such as a therapist or pastor, who can assist in your own self exploration. All this work is to provide is to open your mind, all the answers are within you, but a good person who understands the working of the mind can greatly assist you on your journey.