Five Bible Principles/Conclusion of How to Be a Good Father

A Good Father Is Not Too Busy

 Sylvan, originally from Barbados, is a New York City bus driver who lives with his wife and three teenage sons. Sylvan has an especially challenging schedule, working from midafternoon until three or four o'clock in the morning. He has Thursday and Friday off, but Saturday and Sunday nights he has to work. Yet, he is not too busy for his children.

It's tough, but I try," explains Sylvan.  "Each of my boys needs some one-on-one time with me.  Thursday afternoon is set aside for the oldest one when he gets home from school.  On Friday, I schedule time for the middle boy.  For the youngest one, I reserve Sunday morning." 

Fathers Who Are Appreciated

"He plays with me and reads to me at night." -Sierra, aged 5.  

"We can be having tons of fun playing, and he will say, 'Ok, it's time to clean up now.' At other times, after we've been working, he'll stop and say,  'Now it's time to do something fun.'" -Michael, aged 10. 

"My father has never allowed his secular work or his hobbies to prevent him from helping Mom at home. Even now, after so many years, he cooks at least as often as Mom does, washes the dishes, helps with cleaning the house, and treats her with love and kindness." -Andrew, aged 32. 

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