Fathers, dads, lead by example

Philippines
February 15, 2013 5:23am CST
I read a quotation this morning that fathers are often followed by their kids not by their advice but as an example. This seems to give me warning that I should be the best as I can be with my son. I am not perfect and I admit I commit mistakes too. However, I want to, even not a perfect dad, but the best dad in the eyes of my son. Good day mylotters.
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• Portugal
21 Feb 13
Our sons always will be want they want, but to be god mans and womens they have to get a good education, and for me the best education that we can give is showung them how we live our lives with honor, honesty and respect among other ones. They in some part of their lives will look back and remeber what we have teach them.
• Philippines
22 Feb 13
I definitely agree with this one. Our kids may learn many things in school but still what you are showing to your kids will be the best lesson they can learn and you will serve as their examples.
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
15 Feb 13
Yes, it's true. Young kids do not have their judgments and good thinking developed yet that they can deduce what you try to explain to them. But they can surely see what the adults, specifically their parents do. And whatever they see that these important people do gets imprinted in their minds. They are their very first heroes and idols so parents have this very big responsibility to be a good example to their kids.
• Philippines
16 Feb 13
I agree because parents have been the first adults being mingled by the kids and they serve as their idols. Therefore, parents are greatly the one responsible in the behavior of their kids.
@ctryhnny (3460)
• United States
15 Feb 13
Yes, kids learn by example. You can tell them anything and they don't listen but do as you say they should do and they will grow up to be the best man they could be. It's hard to be perfect just be honorable.
• Philippines
16 Feb 13
Sometimes they will listen to your advice but it is not enough. You should still lead them and as father be a good example. Just like what you said, be respectable.
@jambi462 (4576)
• United States
15 Feb 13
The most important thing for you to do is just be there for your son and don't abandon him and I'm sure that you will always be a great dad. Growing up my dad was never around and he left my mom pretty much before I was even born. I would see him sporadically but definitely not enough to really get to know him. This really played into the example that our parents set but I want to turn it into a positive thing for me. I want to be the opposite of what my dad was and I want to be the best dad that I possible can as well. I hope that I can make my future children happy and that I can support them and spoil them. I want to do all that I can to create a fun filled life that also allows them to reach whatever goals they may have. Often the biggest thing for a child is just to have someone love them and take care of them. If you can give a child that everything is is just extra.
• Philippines
16 Feb 13
Sorry for hearing your story. I hope you will not use him as your example a follow what he did to you and your mom. I know this will serve something to ponder and I know you will be a great dad to your kids and not abandon them becuase you already know how it feels to be abandoned.