Better Dads, Stronger Sons: How Fathers Can Guide Boys to Become Men of Character

Please Read Personally, I believe that being a parent is one of the most important jobs on Earth. Seems rather obvious to me, but it's amazing how many people think that just because you can physically father a child, it qualifies you to be a Real father. We study for new jobs, we study for the SAT's, we even study the manual on how to hook up our new surround sound, but doesn't raising a child with good character affect eternity in a much stronger sense? Since my ex wouldn't read it, I did (I'm the mom). I. Good, solid practical wisdom for dads I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Rick Johnson is the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program designed to equip men to be more engaged in the lives of their children and he writes from the experience of a less-than-adequate father turned "super dad" following his conversion to Christ. Johnson shares his own failings, fears and weaknesses as a challenge to other dads to encourage them that they, too, can and should be more diligent about their fathering. The book is full of prac. Worthwhile. I have to commend Rick Johnson for writing a parenting book that is not filled with narrowly structured answers to complex issues. It seems as though he merely sought to roughly outline the obstacles encountered in Father/Son relationships and inspire the mind and heart of the men to engage the topics. If you're the wife of a Christian man and you have a son, don't hesitate to pick this book up for him.

Rick Johnson is the bestselling author of That's My Son, Becoming the Dad Your Daughter Needs, and 10 Things Great Dads Do, as well as Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half and Overcoming Toxic Parenting. To find out more about Rick Johnson, visit betterdads. . Rick and his wife, Suzanne, live in Oregon. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United S

"Rick Johnson is a good man. It's been a joy to watch him come to Christ and see him step up to the plate with a strong sense of Christ-honoring purpose. We here in the Northwest will profit greatly from this ministry which coaches men to be fathers." Dr. . Stu Weber, Pastor, Author of Tender Warrior and Four Pillars of a Man's Heart. Rick knows that there is no higher office a man can hold than father

Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, always striving to teach their sons the life skills they'll need to grow into honorable men. The relationship between a father and a son is like no other. He stresses the significance of male bonding, discipline, and spiritual leadership; discusses important topics such as sexual purity, respect, and self-discipline; and reveals the top ten mistakes to avoid as a father.From commitment and courage to honesty and humility, Better Dads, Stronger Sons helps men strive to be the dads God designed them to be--so their sons can grow to be everything they are meant to be.. But many dads struggle with feelings of inadequacy regarding their fathering abilities. They want to be better dads.In this insightful and practical book, Rick Johnson shows how fathers can be equipped and inspired to be positive role models for their sons