Are you a fraud? Do you act one way at home and another way at church?
More than ever, teenagers connect with people who are authentic in their motives and genuine in their behavior. As a parent, your son sees you at your best, but also at your worst.
When you realize that you aren’t displaying the attitude and actions of a Christ-follower, the most difficult—and yet most meaningful—thing you can do is admit your faults. Explain to your son that shouting or losing your temper wasn’t the right way for you to respond to frustration.
Admitting your faults won’t make your son respect you less. In fact, the opposite is true. Being authentic and genuine will make him see what a great dad he really has.
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