If he has a father in the home, he'll usually want to spend more time with his dad apart from his mother and sisters. If his dad is not accessible to him, a substitute must be found. Admittedly, good mentors can be difficult to recruit. Consider your friends, relatives, or neighbors who can offer as little as an hour or two a month. If you belong to a church, you should be able to find support for your son among the male members of the Christian community.
Scripture commands people of faith to care for children without fathers.
I believe it is our responsibility as Christian men to help single mothers with their difficult parenting tasks. Certainly single mothers have many demands on their time and energy, but the effort to find a mentor for their sons might be the most worthwhile contribution they can make. The entire Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide is available at Focus on the Family's Online Resource Center. Dr. James Dobson is president and founder of Focus on the Family. Inc. All rights reserved.