Not just a father, become your child's best parent.
A father is the male parent of the child; its progenitor, they share DNA with the child.
It's easy to be a father but not easy to be a dad because a dad is someone who shares responsibility in the child's growth and development. Dad is a term of affection and familiarity. Dad is someone who actively participate in the child's growth and development. He can put a roof over his head, clothes on his back and food on his table. Every dad has fears that he won't be a great dad, that he'll be a failure. It comes with the job. Here is a list of tips...
1 Model good behaviour:
It's one thing to tell you child what she should do, but to say one thing and do another just ruins the message. In fact, the real lesson your child will learn is appropriate behaviour. Excessive drinking or smoking or drug use by parents, for example, will become ingrained in the child's head. Bad manners, inconsiderate behaviour, sloppy habits, anger and a negative attitude, laziness and greed..all these behaviours will rub off on your child. Instead, model the behaviour you'd like your child to learn.
2 Spend your spare time with them:
When you get home from work, often you're tired and want to relax. But this is the only time you have with them during the week days, often, and you shouldn't waste it. Take this time to find out about their day, lie on the couch with them. On weekends, devote as much time as possible to them. The thing kids want most from their dads is their time. Dads shouldn't be afraid to show affection. Kids need physical contact not just from their moms. Snuggle with them, love them.
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