The Dad Difference

Posted on October 3, 2007 
Filed Under Parenting

Sometimes a dad works hard at his work in the home, and continues at it despite affirmation or any sense of influencing his kids. I know a lot of fathers who feel mighty inadequate at what they do. I wonder how much of that insecurity comes from a lack of closeness with our own dads? Our relationship with our father is really significant, and if there is tension it could easily translate into fathering challenges.

Here’s an insightful quote from our broadcast guest today about the matter:

“No man is ever at peace with himself until he [is] at peace with his father.”

That’s from H.B. London (his story shared on Wednesday’s program), and on today’s broadcast his experiences are juxtaposed with Dr. Dobson’s as they offer recollections about the influence of their fathers.

And if you have a teenage son, let me suggest this nugget of wisdom for you to consider.

Dad, don’t underestimate your role. You are shaping lives for eternity. Use that power well and make a difference!

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