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Fathers and Sons - Pass it On

Contributed by: Hollabaugh Joy on 6/14/2008

The importance of the father son relationship is constantly being downplayed by society. Fathers are so concerned with their own wellbeing, independence, and success that they are forgetting about their most important contribution to the world... their sons. We see too many boys who have no positive roll model and are struggling to find their own way in life. Mothers try very hard to fill in the gap and do a good job but there are just some things that we mothers can't do. Whether fathers are too busy at work or just not interested, they are missing an incredible opportunity to teach, grow, and raise up young men.

I want to honor those fathers who are there. The ones who take their sons fishing, hunting, to car shows, to the golf coarse, to soccer practice, or include their sons in a real way in whatever interests they share. Sometimes its easy because the fathers and sons share the same interests, sometimes its a little more difficult when the interests are different but there are fathers who make the effort to find that common ground. How exciting it is for a father to have a passion and to share that with his son.

My husband is an avid fisherman and on a recent fishing trip, he handed over the pole to my 9-year-old son to catch his own sailfish. Instead of gratifying his own desire to catch this coveted fish, he allowed his son the joy and excitement of the catch. In sharing the story afterwards, he stated that seeing his son catch that fish was more exciting and rewarding than catching it himself. Because of the way he includes our son in his hobbies and activities, our son is also an avid fisherman and also loves classic cars. When they go out fishing, our son is the one who wants to stay out longer when everyone else wants to come in. When we are driving down the road, my son notices all the "cool" cars and reports back to his father what he has seen that day.

As mothers, we need to allow this relationship to flourish. I know that not everyone is in an ideal situation that makes this possible. As far as it depends on us, we need to trust dads to take care of their sons and allow them to have "adventures" instead of keeping them cooped up and "safe". Boys need to be adventurous and learn how to be men. If we want our sons to grow up to be real men, we need to allow our husbands to Pass it On.


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Submitted By: Ruth Messinger
posted on 6/17/2008 @ 3:10:20 PM
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Great job, of course. We love you guys. Mom & Dad
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Submitted By: Cheryl Lesiak
posted on 6/16/2008 @ 1:07:39 PM
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I love the story and only hope that other father's can read this and follow in Jimmy's footsteps. It is very important as a parent to put your kids first and be positive roll model.
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Submitted By: lisa baxter
posted on 6/16/2008 @ 10:01:59 AM
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Great story & pictures! And Daniel (& Amanda) are not only Blessed with an incredible Dad--but they have an awesome Mom as well! Thanks for the great examples you both set of a Godly family--leaning on the Lord for all direction! love you, Lisa
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Hollabaugh Joy

Port St Lucie , FL

Hollabaugh Joy has posted 1 story and 1 comment since joining on 3/16/2006. Hollabaugh Joy 's average story rating is 5.
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