My thoughts are more toward the tendency to involve ourselves in so many other things, until we are emotionally and physically absent from our family. Any good husband knows the importance of providing a living for his family. Sure, we should provide for our family. But when we substitute giving them things instead of giving them ourselves, we fall prey to a subtle form of temptation that weakens the foundation of our home. It is so easy and tempting to give our children toys instead of time, when our time is what they need the most.
Many studies confirm that the youth of today can expect to grow up without their dad.
This happens often while dad is right there in the home. Before you know it, our kids are well past puberty, and have no idea what it means to have a daddy. I am happy to see a man in our day who remains devoted to his family. Yet, too often dads spend long hours at work, and by the time they get home, they are too tired, or they just don't want to be bothered. Leftover time, leftover energy, leftover patience and understanding.