Four years ago I started a book writing project with a young man who, at the time, was in seventh grade and was already on his third father. Having had two fathers myself, we had a lot in common. We met weekly and talked a lot about what he wished a father would be. We approached several publishers and no one seemed interested in our book. I've since moved away and fallen out of touch with that young man who's now in high school. But I wanted the work we've done to get out to people. And I wanted to continue working on the book in a different forum. So I've chosen to blog. At first I'll be posting the early work Jared and I did together. Eventually I'll add to it as I flesh out the chapters he and I talked about. But I also want feedback from you. What do you wish you had in a dad and how can I help you become the father to your children that you longed for your father to be for you? This isn't about bashing 'bad' dad's, though we may sometimes offer examples of bad fathering as contrast.
Father's play a crucial role in our development as human beings...good or bad. Men and women alike carry scars from their fathers. My hope is that you will find encouragement to be the best dad you can be here in these posts. Start by thinking about what you wish your father had been and let's go from there.
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