With Father’s Day approaching, we thought it only fitting to list the ten things dads should be teaching their sons.
While not exhaustive, we thought they could get started with the following:
1. To bake/ cook
Gone are the days of women being the only person who cooks in the house – it's creative, fun and not something that they want to miss out on!
2. To be loving
Nothing comes from meanness – being loving and sensitive doesn’t make you any less of a man; it makes you human.
3. To read books
Books help to expand the mind – remember, readers create leaders.
4. To work hard
Nothing comes by being lazy, hard work is both fulfilling and satisfying.
5. To take nothing for granted
Nothing is certain – grades, jobs and even love aren't a given, so it is important to never assume they are.
6. To treat everybody equally
Men and women, no matter race, colour, class or education, should be treated equally – nobody is better than another.
7. To always follow through
Your son needs to know that if they are going to do something to make sure they do it. Nobody likes a person who lies or says one thing and means another.
8. Dream big
Never be afraid to dream big; the bigger the dreams, the bigger the reward
9. To never be afraid to say yes or no
Saying no to things you don’t want to do doesn't make you a wimp or a failure - it makes you strong. But don’t forget to say yes every once in awhile - the world is full of possibilities waiting to be explored.
10. To play an instrument
Or to learn how to play one together.
