In 1962, President John F. Kennedy said, “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” To many people 40 years ago, hardship was a badge of honor because it was the foundation of great accomplishment and a refiner of character.

Today, unfortunately, many of our young people seek only to do the easiest and most convenient thing. They bear some responsibility for their mindset, but so do many of us as parents with our basement-level expectations. So dads, let’s encourage our kids to do hard (not impossible) things because they are capable and because we refuse to indulge them with low aspirations.

Posted with permission from www.allprodad.com



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What if you had one final lecture to give your children before you departed from this life? What would you say? Dr. Randy Pausch had this privilege.

and while you’re watching his story, reflect that any of your lectures could be your final lecture. Speak to encourage; not humiliate. Words well-spoken are like apples of gold in settings of silver. ... read more >>

Richard Nixon used to drive his aides crazy because he hated to face a press conference where he would field tough questions. They would encourage him to answer the tough questions because that would help him make tough decisions.

The same is true of being a father. Many dads dislike asking their kids tough questions because it might make them uncomfortable. But tough questions can produce right thinking in your children. And right thinking leads to right living. So don’t be afraid to ask your kids’ views on sex, drugs, religion, culture etc. You may be surprised at their answers. ... read more >>