How to Be a Good Father - 2. Good Fathers Are Good Communicators

In order to communicate effectively with your children, you must be a careful listener. You need to cultivate the ability to listen without overreacting.

If your children think that you will lose your temper quickly and be judgmental, they will have incentive to express their inner feelings to you.  But if you listen to them. They will in turn be far more likely  to share their precious thoughts and feelings with you.

Bible Principle:  The practical wisdom found in the Bible has proved to be beneficial in many aspects of daily life.  For instance, the Bible says:  "Every man must prove to be   swift about hearing, slow about speaking, slow  about wrath." (James 1:19) Fathers who apply this Bible principle are able to communicate better with their children. 

Next time: How to Be a Good Father - 3. Give Loving Discipline and Commendation

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