by Charles R. Swindoll
The father of the righteous
will greatly rejoice, and he who sires
a wise son will be glad in him.
Proverbs 23:24
To you who bear the name "Dad," I cannot impress
upon you enough how imperative it is that we show our affection.
We can do that in two ways. First, we affirm who our child
is; and second, we appreciate what our child does. This twofold assurance,
however, must be given in more than words. Affection---the nonverbal
communication of closeness---is among the most important experiences we share
with our children. . . .
Unaffectionate dads, without ever wishing to do so, can
trigger a daughter's promiscuity. All this leads me to write with a great deal
of passion, dads, don't hold back your affection!
Demonstrate your feelings of love and acceptance to both
sons and daughters. . . . They will love you for it. And, more importantly,
they will emulate your example when God gives them a family of their own.
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