Having a strong, devoted, involved, and loving father, or father figure, shapes and influences the direction of our life, contributes to the development of a strong moral compass, and enables the establishment of high self-esteem. These are just a few of the positive attributes gained by those who have the powerful presence of a male figure in their lives.
As the family unit evolves from one generation to the next, so does the role and definition of the father. The traditional definition of father has transformed, and the new version often brings very different life experiences and characteristics to the role. A father's responsibilities, duties and priorities follow these changes. A father's parenting style is significantly different from that of a mother.
A father can lead sons into becoming men of integrity and honor, and daughters into women who believe they can achieve whatever they want. A father can teach us the difference between right and wrong from an early age, influence our ability to make better choices, and coach us through every challenge. A father can provide an unshakeable foundation of strength, discipline, and support throughout our life.
This month, as you celebrate the father in your life, honor him for all his hard work. A good father has probably made many sacrifices in contributing to raising and supporting you.