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Young men today don’t aspire to a moralistic vision of generic goodness. They want a deep understanding of what a man actually is and how to be good at that. They want the vision and skill to master the art of manhood. In this framework, confidence comes through competence. We must learn to transfer the tangible skills and the key elements of
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CHAPTER 5 REVIEW
In most cases The Talk should be initiated when your son age ten or eleven.
When first initiating The Talk don't be surprised if your son's answers are not forthright. For most fathers this will be the first time you have had such a frank discussion with your son.
Your goals for The Talk should include:
• Changing relational gears to
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Chapter 5 review
- Learning a New Skill
“Every project around the house is an opportunity to teach your son a new skill.”
This past summer, my son and I built a treehouse. The boy who started the project was timid about using a power drill but ended the project no longer needing my help. Every project around the house is an opportunity to teach your son a new skill.
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Six Key Virtues for Men These six virtues are spiritual fruit, closely and directly associated with being like God in true righteousness and holiness. The more we become like God, the more these virtues will be evident in us. For each virtue there is a short definition and a few verses for emphasis and elaboration. Paying close attention to these
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Elaborates over the next few pages on: humility, courage, purity, faithfulness, sleeplessness, self-control
Raising a son is real work, but we have to get this right, because if we don’t teach our sons, the world will. If we don’t teach our sons about women, pornography will. If we don’t teach our sons about friendship, they’ll live a life of loneliness. If we don’t teach our sons about leadership, they’ll be followers all of their lives. Being a father
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The Father invites a man, his image-bearer, to partner with him, walk with him, trust him, depend on him, and align with him for more. First on the agenda is redeeming the man’s past, which is also where the early days of training begin.
Michael Thompson • The Heart of a Warrior
During our working years, many men become consumed by chasing promotions, closing deals, or accumulating wealth and assets. We rationalize missing family events, occasions with close friends, or leisure activities because our jobs demand relentless effort and focus.
Joseph Burns • 5 Lessons Men Learn Too Late in Life
The second emotional milestone is perspective. This milestone is learning to accurately categorize the events of life. Learning that a one in life is losing my car keys and a ten is losing a family member. I don't want to go to ten over losing a scrimmage, though many boys can and do.
The milestone of perspective is like the pain scale doctors use.
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CHAPTER 3 REVIEW
So that Adam would honorably represent God in the world, God called him to apply himself in four areas: his work, his sexual activity, his leadership in the home, and his obedience to God's law. God's call to you and your son is the same.
Man's first duty before the fall was to work-working and caring for the things God put before
Stephen Zollos • Time for the Talk
Chapter 3 review