HOW TO BE A GOOD FATHER - 9 QUALITIES

When teaching a class of family relations, Gary and Joy Lundberg, licensed marriage and family therapists, were asked about the role of the father. The question was posed to the class: “What do you see the role of the father is?” As the class members responded, they wrote the responses on the chalkboard.

The List

Here is what a father is (no order of importance):

1.    Provider: He is a steady provider and works to see that his family has the necessities of life.

2.    Protector: He does everything in his power to keep the family safe from that which would injure or harm the family members physically, emotionally or spiritually.

3.    Teacher: He shares his knowledge and principles to help family members grow and develop.

4.    Friend: He shows kindness, compassion, and interest in the family members.

5.    Exemplar: He shows by the way he lives an example of what the family stands for.

6.    Patriarch: He is honored because of his moral character and actions.

7.    Disciplinarian: He helps the children learn proper boundaries and consequences.

8.    Spiritual leader: He does his part to help establish faith in God and belief in principles of accountability to him.

9.    Treats his wife like a queen: He shows love and respect and lives totally faithful to his wife. He shares the workload as a partner with his wife.

Are there any qualities missing in the above list?