"Fatherhood Concepts 1-4" page 1
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It am sure that many people have different definitions of how a father should
function within the context of his family.  I know that I have my own personal
ideas about this and I thought that I should share 4 of them with you.

1. A father must be present
One of the most important aspects of fatherhood is to simply be present.  
While this is a simple concept, I have found that many fathers fail at this one
simple function.  To take this a step further, it is not enough to simply be
present.  A father must also ensure that what his family receives while in his
presence is of love.  Indeed, there are fathers who are "physically" present but
lack the love and dedication required to actualize any true sense of positive
family contribution.  There are also fathers who, while present, conduct
themselves in ways that are destructive to the family unit.  But it should be
known that a father that is truly committed to his family must be present in the
first place.  In the second, he must give all that he can for the continued
nurturing and growth of his family.

2. A father must have a clear vision of his families future
While there are people who say that it is impossible to see the future, I will tell
you that it is possible.  In this sense, a father must have a shared vision of his
families future.  I say a "shared" vision in that his vision should not be his
alone, it should be one that is conceived and actualized with his wife.  It is
through the combined vision of husband and wife that a family-centric future
can be forged.