This year for Father's Day weekend 2023, I have this challenge for all the Dads that have young school age kids. That is for you to make some time soon and then determine - do you have a game plan for what you want your kids to learn as they get ready for their teen years that will be here before you know it? If you haven't yet thought much about this, know that you have some help available. My Bng a Dad Stepping Up book 2 (attached below) builds upon the insights to consider that were shared in my first book - Bng a Dad Starting Out. In this second book, the insights are intended to give you those examples that you should at least consider as your kids pursue those years in between toddler to teen time. |
And as to why? A few years back, Fred "Mister" Rogers said,
“Children need adults who are convinced of the value of childhood. They need adults who will protect them from the ever-ready molders of their world.”
Seeing those words made me think: it is sad to say that our world has more and more challenges, frustrations and sometimes horrors unfolding and manipulations pursued. So, to help them (your kids) to be as prepared as best can, consider the following before you read this book.
What, when, where & how do I want my kid(s) . . .
a) to know about how they should act (at home, with friends, with adults)? b) to know what to do if they are caught up in trouble unfolding (with bullies, at an accident, at a shooting)? c) to know when xyz unfolds (what are those things that you think they should be aware of - apathy, diversity, or what)?
“Children need adults who are convinced of the value of childhood. They need adults who will protect them from the ever-ready molders of their world.”
Seeing those words made me think: it is sad to say that our world has more and more challenges, frustrations and sometimes horrors unfolding and manipulations pursued. So, to help them (your kids) to be as prepared as best can, consider the following before you read this book.
What, when, where & how do I want my kid(s) . . .
a) to know about how they should act (at home, with friends, with adults)? b) to know what to do if they are caught up in trouble unfolding (with bullies, at an accident, at a shooting)? c) to know when xyz unfolds (what are those things that you think they should be aware of - apathy, diversity, or what)?
Therefore, just know this. The world your kid(s) are growing up in, is different then what you experienced and yes there are those out there who want to manipulate them. The kids that will survive and succeed are the ones who are learning, watching and able to think as situations unfold. The 'how well they will do so' is up to you and them. I just hope the above and this book below, helps you to think about all the different things that you may want to pursue with your kid(s). |
Now, when you read through this book, you may agree with some things and not like others and that is okay. Its intent is to get you thinking.
And please don't forget . . . this book 2, like book 1 shared last month and book 3 coming next month, are thought joggers. Every Dad needs to learn from their Dad and other Dads as best they can (not that everything they did, do, say you agree with, but that you ponder and consider the broader perspective) and then make the decisions and pursue the actions that as best can, that have you helping your kids to grown, to one day become the adults that then build upon what you and your spouse have done for them (think, learn, and pursue what you deem best). Thanks for considering all of this. My prayers & best wishes for all. | And yes, Calvin & Hobbes survived bath time (while Dad & Mom endured it). |