What a Son Needs from His Dad: How a Man Prepares His Sons for Life
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Overview
Encouragement and Wisdom on Fathering Boys
No one can prepare a son for life better than his father. Dads are
role models and this book encourages fathers to grow into the kind
of men they want their sons to become. Practical topics include
preparing boys for work, marriage, sexuality, friendships, and
their relationships with God. The author researches and speaks on
family issues, and is also a dad himself. Originally published as
How a Man Prepares His Sons for Life. Updated by the
author.
From the Back Cover
What Important Role Does a Dad Play in His Son's
Life?
He may be a little boy asking you to play catch today. But what
about the years to come? Will you continue to be an important
influence, helping him realize the potential God has given
him?
As a man, you know a lot of what your son will face, and no one is
in a better position to prepare him for life. Michael O'Donnell's
insights offer simple but powerful techniques to help you start
your son on the road to maturity. You can build the father-son bond
you want and lead him into a healthy, well-balanced manhood.
What a Son Needs From His Dad will give you proven
day-to-day strategies to
• instill character and strong spiritual values
• develop responsible habits toward work and money
• dialogue about sexuality and prepare him for marriage
• encourage godly friendships with other boys and men
Be the man you want your son to become and launch a relationship
with him that will last a lifetime.
Top Highlights
“Our sons do not only need to see us living lives that are worth imitating, they also need to hear why we do it—the values and beliefs that guide our actions and shape our words.” (source)
“Tory Hayden, an early childhood expert, reports that of 250 children interviewed, ages four to seventeen, almost all of them said they wished their families talked more.” (source)
“We must first teach our sons that God has a purpose for them” (source)
“Self-esteem—Your son’s self-esteem will be largely dependent upon the recognition, attention, and appreciation he receives from you.” (source)
“Our goal as mentors is primarily to train our sons to be worthy of a position. Character is what makes the difference” (source)
Product Details
- Title : What a Son Needs from His Dad: How a Man Prepares His Sons for Life
- Author: O'Donnell, PhD, Michael A.
- Publisher: Bethany House
- Publication Date: 2011
- ISBN: 9781441260031
Michael O'Donnell, PhD, served on the National Council of Family Relations, and is best known for his Adolescent Wellness Research Project, co-conducted with renowned scholar Dr. Nick Stinnett. Their research has been the focus of numerous books, radio, TV, and print features. Michael has an active blog and speaking ministry, and lives with his wife, Rachel, in Ogdensburg, New York, where he also serves as the senior pastor for St. John's Church.