When children enter puberty, the desire to mimic their father appears to fade. The rebellious hormones aren't interested in the elderly man's knowledge. Most young teens wish to be apart from their fathers. Relationships built on love and trust are stretched and denied. The need to emulate him remains but it is not focused on his skills so much as his role in making them feel important. The teen years are a time of experimentation. They want to know how things work and they find this out by doing. Fathers can help by allowing them to make mistakes, then showing them what works and what doesn't. Fathers can also teach their sons by example. If someone has done something impressive or worthwhile, others will want to copy them. Sons will look up to their fathers and follow their lead. This is why it is important for fathers to set good examples for their sons. Finally, fathers should never forget that their sons are still children at heart. Even though they are trying to become men, they will always crave their mothers' attention and protection. Give your son a loving home where he feels safe and secure, and he will have nothing to do with violence. As long as there are boys who need their fathers to learn what life is all about, there will be needs for Father's Day.