No matter how bad or unattending a father is to his son and daughter, the children will always seek their father's approval. A father's approval is critical to a child' s development, and particularly in the case of boys. A son feels as though he is adrift without the support and consent of his dad. For this reason, it is vital to our culture that boys have the attention and time of their fathers. It is equally important that when a father advises and guides his son, the word is not darkened with criticism and judgments.
Boys crave approval and unconditional love from their dads, as well as guidance and respect.
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