The impact of a hands on Daddy is immeasurable in a child’s life. Children need security and stability from their parents as they grow and learn about this world that we live in. I am always amazed as I watch my husband father our children. He is so patient and yet firm. Our children run to meet him at the door as he returns each day from work and the fact that they are one of his top priorities is evident by the bond that he has with each of them.
Many people do not understand why our children are not often allowed to spend the night places or to be involved in numerous social activities but I love the fact that my husband is selfish with his time with his children. He doesn’t want them gone nor does he want to be gone many evenings each week.
I love knowing that my girls get to see what a Godly man is so that some day they might choose one to father their children. He does Bible training with them in our home before bedtime. He challenges them to grow and retain Biblical information and commands. He prays with them and for them. He encourages them to grow in their personal walk with Christ too by using Scripture to admonish them and to train them to make good, Godly choices.
A hands on daddy isn’t made overnight and it is never too late to start. But it is important that we as mommas step back at times and let Daddy be hands on with his children. After all they are his just as much as ours. Here are some ways that I strive to let my husband be hands on with our children during the time he is at home.
* We make it a special deal to sit by Daddy at dinner time. The child whose turn it is to sit by him also gets to say the prayer before dinner which makes it even more special as this is a privilege in our home.
* Daddy leads Family Bible Time in the evenings and I take a quiet “back seat” support role. It is nice for me to not be the teacher for once and it is good for the children to learn from their Daddy too.
* Our children know that if they give me trouble during the day, they will answer to daddy when he gets home from work. They want to please him so deeply that this is often the only reminder that is needed to nip bad attitudes and behaviors quickly.
* Just as in marriage we are partners so are we in parenting and even in ministry. When God called my husband into ministry He called our whole family. Each Sunday as my husband preaches to his congregation I care for the children. But when I am needed to minister to a lady or to host a class my husband jumps right in there and cares for the children so that I can minister in ways he can’t.
What does a hands on daddy look like in your home?
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