Actually, the father s lines are in blue print, and the son s lines are in red print. You might also use this book to discuss the positive parenting characteristics that fathers demonstrate and should encourage in their own sons and daughters to develop and emulate. This book tells the story of a young boy who desperately wants a doll so that he may demonstrate and practice positive parenting strategies when he becomes a father in the future. Again the importance of non-gender specific play things and chores are demonstrated and illustrated in both these books. By helping with household jobs, children will feel good about being part of the family team work, and helping Dad with a variety of tasks.
Young children are eager to learn and master skills.
Start teaching these skills when your children are preschoolers. They will need lots of help at first, then are able to do more independently as they grow and develop.