Hints for being engaged dads. Even though my girls are 16 and 10, they still love to have Jeff read to them.
“The impact that engaged fathers have on significantly reducing at-risk-behavior in their children has been well documented. Additionally, fathers who are physically and emotionally engaged lead to increased cognitive development, emotional health, and positive peer-relationships in their children’s lives. This pattern points to God’s design for families to function with men as active participants, not passive observers.”
“It might be tiring and even difficult at times, but God has given us the awesome privilege of leading our families as active participants. Pouring our energy into our wives and children in the service of God’s glory and the good of our families is exciting work, and well worth our best efforts.”
http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/four-ways-for-fathers-to-engage-at-home