Every Discipline Great dads fully concentrate on the appropriate response to behavior problems every time they present themselves. With quick fixes being the order of the day, we might be tempted to dispose of a discipline matter with a standard approach even though the particulars, had we noticed them, suggest a customized approach. Standard approaches to disciplinary matters should always be subject to a tailored response based on full disclosure of the facts. Clearly, there is no more effective way for dads to demonstrate the virtues of greatness than to model it with their wives. Our kids derive real benefits from mom and dad's relationship, especially a sense of security, so necessary in today's broken home culture.
Great dads keep momma happy.
Focusing on the marriage helps prevent children from being used as surrogates to meet spouses' reciprocal needs for affection and affirmation. Cross-Gender Affinity Great dads make the most of relationships with daughters, and aren't afraid to physically demonstrate affection for their daughters while being wise about how best to do so based on their maturity level. Let's be alert to prevent society's current alarm about child abuse from diminishing the manner in which we as dads demonstrate tenderness and affection to our daughters. If done right, great dads will model healthy cross-gender behavior to the younger males. As I've grown older, my own father has not stopped being a great dad.