Bly contends that fatherhood is a learned experience for men. Each year we celebrate our fathers and what they mean to us on Father's Day . See Father Henri Nouwen's book Intimacy for a discussion of deepening personal relationships with God and with our fellow man. The collection of essays covers intimacy and sexuality, intimacy and prayer, intimacy and community, and intimacy and ministry. For example, we're all familiar with road rage.
Fathers can mentor young people without getting caught up in sports.
There are scouting leadership opportunities, parish teaching in Confirmation programs, vocal or hospitality training for liturgical ministries. These expressions can reveal a more vulnerable, compassionate side of men. A further resource, the National Center for Fathering , supports fathers in their role of strengthening immaterial family assets. A man's relationship with his dad is often hard to define. A Father, His Son, and the Man Who Won the War .