This is the introduction video from the FaceBook Live series Fatherhood Talks by Daryl. This series was designed to offer tips and stories to young fathers and young families from the life of Daryl. The goal is to encourage young families, fathers in specific that they can do this. They can be amazing parents. This introduction video gives a taste of what is to come in the following 10 videos. The series began in October 2016.
Yes. Here it is. The time tested question that every man has asked after a head scratching encounter with a woman that he loves.
Remember this men. Every time you have a conversation with a woman, understand this. We speak completely different languages. The way we interpret what we say is most often exactly what we meant. What they hear is filtered through everything they want you to say and mean. WHAT? That’s right… I confused my own self.
A very wise man once assisted me with this knowledge. Ask your wife what she heard you just say. Get a clear understanding of what her interpretation of your words are. What I’m saying is simply this. Don’t assume you are on the same page. Getting on the same page takes work and that work will never end. Marriages that last for years and years are based on trust and communication. Never forget to put God completely in the middle. When you both strive to know God better, you will know each other better.
She is the rose of your garden… you are the soil keeper. If she is not flourishing then the soil needs proper nourishment and care.
Men. It’s time to stand up and stop being selfish and honor your commitment to your children. They need you to guide them, encourage them, tell them they are loved and show them they are loved by giving them some of your undivided attention every day. If you don’t, with your daughter, some undesirable dude will. You won’t be pleased. If you don’t, with your son, some rough gang of problem kids will.
It’s really simple: cause and effect.
Dad. Your kids need your love, your touch, your attention, your oversight, your care, your devotion, your words, your wisdom, your time, your knowledge… Do you see where I’m going with this? They need YOU!
You can still have your hobbies, work to support your family, have guy time and all the things you want to do. Just go ahead and carve out time for your kids. You will either do it now in a positive and healthy way or you will do it by visiting the principal, the police, the judge or the grave. It’s your choice. Make it a great one.