Here’s an idea to connect with your son: show him your high school yearbook. First, let him make fun of your outdated haircut and clothes. Show him the picture of your basketball team, and the page where it says you were voted class clown. Next, show him pictures of your friends. Talk about what friendships ended and which ones have lasted through the years. And finally, talk about the power of choices. Be honest about what you’re proud of and what you regret. Share about your relationship with your own parents at that time. Show your son how God used both the good and the bad for His own glory in your life. After all, as the verse in Revelation reminds us, we overcome through the word of our testimony. For more ideas on raising boys to become godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#1038: Attack
Why is there an attack on biblical manhood?All around us, the very idea of a man as a devout father, provider, and hard worker is ridiculed and torn down. A spineless, conforming, weak-willed androgyne is modeled, and we are told to sacrifice our sons to modern culture.How can you keep your son safe from these attacks?Model godly character. What he sees in you, he will follow.Provide godly mentors. Show him a standard he can trust and hold.Give him a challenge. Overcoming small challenges like a canoe trip, daily spiritual disciplines, a rock-climbing adventure, or a mountain peak will give him the confidence to go against the grain and become a godly man of character.For more information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#1037: Without a GPS
“In a thousand feet, turn left.” Imagine that you’re driving in a town you’ve never visited before. The GPS on your phone is telling you what turns you need to make. But suddenly, your phone’s battery dies. Without your GPS, you feel lost, alone, and you wonder if you’ll even make it to your desired destination. That “lost” feeling is what many young men experience in our society today. In the confusion of cultural relativism, mixed roles, and gender fluidity, boys don’t know who they are supposed to be. The solution is that boys need two things– a biblical foundation, and godly mentors. With those two things, boys can develop confidence and direction, so they can learn to navigate the unfamiliar interstate of life. For more ideas on raising boys to become godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#1036: Adventures
Why do boys love adventure?Mark Twain said, “There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy’s life that he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure.”The search for adventure drives some boys to video games, where they can conquer kingdoms and gain virtual accolades. Others find their adventures in sports.But deep down, the call of the woods, the wild, the mountains and the seashore live deep in all young boys.You can feed that desire and strengthen the bond with your son at the same time. Take him on a wilderness adventure, or hike to a waterfall, or camp in the woods by a crackling fire amidst the lightning bugs. Lead him on his adventure!For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#1035: When He Won't Talk
Doesn’t it seem like the more you want your son to talk, the less he will?Of course, some boys are talkative. But generally speaking, your son is not going to volunteer a lot of information about his day. One reason is biological. Males have fewer language centers in their brain than females, and process things internally. Your son may also feel the pressure from you to share, and is backing away because he feels like he just isn’t going to be able to give you enough.Here are a few ways to get your son to open up. First, try shoulder-to-shoulder instead of face to face communication. Some boys relax more when they’re walking or sitting beside you in a car, and share more. Second, allow silence. You may just be talking too much yourself. And third, lower the pressure and lower your expectations. For more ideas for raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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