manhood
Imported tag from Readwise
manhood
Imported tag from Readwise
What are some things you do yourself, instead of involving your kids, because you know you can do it faster? Could there be opportunities in these spaces for them to learn valuable things?
Here’s my take: a man is an image bearer and son of God entrusted with power and the responsibility to create, cultivate, care, and defend, for God’s glory and the good of others.
As the ones leading the charge, we need to learn how to NEWOO tie our kids' talents into the roles they play in the family. If you have one kid who is showing an ability with numbers, bring him into the process of planning the family vacation.
Let him help out on how the money will be spent. How much of the budget goes towards the place you stay?
... See moreWhenever we finished a book, I took Nate out for dinner to celebrate his progress, and I gave him experiments where he could demonstrate his newfound leadership skills.
The third emotional milestone is empathy. Empathy is a wellresearched, foundational ingredient in all healthy interpersonal relationshipsspouse to spouse, parent to child, friend to friend, coworker to coworker. It's the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Josiah Pratt noted the value of a journal in self-examination. The practice of keeping a diary would promote vigilance. The lives of many are spent at a sort of hazard. They fall into certain religious habits: and are perhaps under no strong temptations. They are regular at church and sacrament, and in [family worship]. They read the Bible and pray
... See moreThat's why it is especially important that you enter into The Talk determined that this is not a time for anger, judgment, condescension, correction, or reprimand. Place your entire focus on encouraging, informing, and building a close relationship with your son. At various points in The Talk you will have to bring up areas where your son may be
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