A father should also ensure that his children are healthy. He should also teach his children manners and self-discipline, and encourage his children's success in school. Your schedule should not just include meetings and business trips. Research has shown that children of parents who show lots of warmth and affection and set clear, consistent limits on behavior are happier and more successful. Use manners yourself.
Boys learn how to relate to women by watching their father interact with their mothers.
And girls learn what to expect from men. The National Fatherhood Initiative Five Principles of the Fatherhood Program 1. Demand a father-friendly workplace. Communicate with your child's mother. Secure your child's household - physically, emotionally and financially.