How to Be a Good Father & Husband

Being a husband and father can be both rewarding and tiring at the same time. Your wife looks to you for support and companionship, while your children look to you for guidance and encouragement. In today's economy, it can be increasingly difficult to make a living and still preserve some sort of tangible family life at home. Coming home to a family should be the best part of your day, and if you understand how to meet the needs of the people in your life, it can become the most fulfilling part of your day as well.

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      Make time for your kids. Set aside time each day to play with your kids. Get to know them and give them a chance to know you. Kids of all ages, from infants to teens, need quality time with their fathers. Time is the most valuable resource you can give your children.

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      Schedule a date night with your wife. Even though you are married, your wife still enjoys being courted. Have a date night once a week. See a movie and take her out to dinner. Compliment her on how she looks. This lets her know that you still see her as an attractive, sexy woman, rather than just a wife and mom.

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      Set a good example for your kids. Respect their mother. Be honest. Learn to apologize when it is warranted. Being a good role model is one of the main characteristics of a good father.

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      Discipline your children. You should always discipline your children out of love, not anger. Let them know when their actions are not what you expect and what the consequences of those actions are. Be firm and consistent. Setting boundaries is a part of being a good father.

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      Talk to your wife. Women are in touch with their feelings and enjoy conversation, especially with the men they love. Talking to your wife lets her know that you value her opinions, ideas and thoughts. A loved wife is a happy wife.

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