 10 Arrows Every DAD Should Keep in His Quiver DADs of Teenagers and Young Adults |
The Presence Arrow — Show Up Consistently Your steady presence speaks louder than any speech. Be available, attentive, and | The Modeling Arrow — Live What You Teach Integrity matters. Teens follow what you demonstrate, not what you demand. Be the | The Faith Arrow — Lead Spiritually at Home Pray with them. Talk about faith naturally. Model devotion. Spiritual leadership isn’t |
The Relationship Arrow — Stay Connected Guard the relationship first. Listen more than you lecture. Fight for trust, not control. | The Responsibility Arrow — Train, Don’t Rescue Give them ownership. Let them struggle, work, manage money, and solve problems. | The Boundaries Arrow — Lead with Loving Limits Clear expectations create security. Boundaries aren’t restrictions; they’re guardrails that |
The Identity Arrow — Speak Worth and Purpose Call out who they are becoming. Affirm character, not just performance. Help them see | The Resilience Arrow — Teach Grit and Perseverance Help them learn how to fail forward. Coach them through setbacks instead of removing | The Launch Arrow — Prepare to Release with Confidence Your goal isn’t dependence — it’s readiness. Equip them to step into adulthood with |
The Conversation Arrow — Talk About the Real Stuff Create safe spaces to discuss faith, doubts, relationships, mistakes, and life decisions. |
