These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. -Deut 6:6-7 (NIV)
Well, we're back to school! The dog days are all but over, schedules have tightened up, and football is in the air- yes! (Sorry, I just had to throw that in there.) Even so, our responsibility as the head of our household remains in one area that is often overlooked by many dads- involvement in our children's education. Whether you are a single father or not, our position as our children's guide doesn't end always at 5pm (or whenever we get home from work). Dads that take an aggressive approach in their children's schoolwork help to develop strong, sound, and confident students.
As a non-custodial single dad myself, I obviously have limited time with my daughter and her schoolwork. I have found it quite accommodating, however, to remain in direct contact with her teachers in the past and even if she does not bring any homework over to my house, we still frequently read books together, do mind-stimulating arts and crafts, and some educational workbooks. Remember how fun it was to play school when we were growing up? Use that sort of technique to your advantage in helping your kids grow. I am attaching a link to an article from the National Center for Fathering with thoughts that go along with this blog, but whatever approach you take is up to you- just make sure to stay as actively involved as much as you can. We are our children's number one leader in BOTH the natural and supernatural- always remember that. Here's the link to the article: http://fathers.com/new-study-time-with-dads-helps-teens.
Have a wonderful, safe, and blessed school year!
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