Creating a Sense of Self Worth
Creating a Sense of Self Worth
Jun 18We get so much of our sense of worth from our dad. Sadly, so many in this culture struggle with self-worth because they didn’t have a dad around or because he didn’t know how to communicate affirmation. But today’s dad can rise above the way he was raised and pour affirmation into his children’s lives.
There are many ways a Dad can communicate worth and value. One of the simplest ways is to simply give your children your time. This may be easier said than done, but it is worth putting into your schedule. When children are younger “time” means trying to get home from the office as soon as possible, to spend time with them. It may be trying to take lunches at home to be with them. Even as simple as making sure you focus your attention on them when you get home from work and not the evening news. When you are home … be home. As children get older, worth is communicated by one on one time. This is where the concept of “dating you children” is so valuable. Set up a time where you can take out each child separately. This may mean getting up early to take them to breakfast before school, or taking them out after school. It’s not really important when it is done it’s just important that it is done. The bottom line is spending time with your children communicates volumes and it communicates to them that you think they are worth the time!
