I would seek to be faithful in doing little loving things for her - opening the car door, placing her chair at the table, giving her little gifts on special occasions, and writing her love letters when I'm gone from home. I would take her hand as we stroll in the park. I would praise her in the presence of my children. . A child who knows his parents love each other has a security and stability about life which is gained in no other way. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.
Most fathers find it hard to listen.
I would listen when my child shares his little hurts and complaints, and what he is excited about. And I would try to refrain from words of impatience at the interruption. Such times can be the best times to show love and kindness. . One evening a small boy tried to show his father a scratch on his finger. I would try to understand what my child says because I now believe that the father who listens to his child when he is small, will find that he will have a child who cares what his father says later in life. .