I had a Revelation just a week or so ago. And when I tell you what it is, it’ll seem obvious – but often the most elusive things are.

Wait – let me start from the beginning. I recently had the chance to speak with Steve Biddulph, author of the best-selling book ‘Raising Boys’. He is an engaging man with plenty to say to Dads’ and no issue with any and all pronunciations of his surname. The very basic philosophy outlined in his book and when he speaks is this:

Between birth and six years boys belong to Mum most of all. That is not to diminish the role Dad plays – but Mum is the first port of call and the role model they look to. Then from six to fourteen years they switch and become much more interested in Dad. Again – Mum’s role during these years is no less than Dad’s – but parents will notice that suddenly boys become much more interested in Dad.