Better Dads, Stronger Sons: How Fathers Can Guide Boys to Become Men of Character by Rick Johnson

The relationship between a father and a son is like none other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, always striving to teach their sons the life skills they'll need to grow into honorable men. But many dads struggle with feelings of inadequacy regarding their fathering abilities. They want to be better dads. Rick Johnson can show them how. In this insightful and practical book, Johnson shows how fathers can be equipped and inspired to be positive role models for their sons. He stresses the significance of male bonding, discipline, and spiritual leadership; discusses important topics such as sexual purity, respect, and self-discipline; and reveals the top ten mistakes to avoid as a father. From commitment and courage to honesty and humility, Better Dads, Stronger Sons helps men strive to be the dads God designed them to be–so their sons can grow to be everything they are meant to be.

From the Back Cover
Your son is counting on you. The relationship between a father and a son is like no other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, always striving to teach their sons the life skills they'll need to grow into honorable men. That may seem like a tall order. But being a good father isn't so much what kind of parent you are as what kind of person you are. Better Dads, Stronger Sons can show you how to " talk with your son about important topics such as dating, sexual purity, respect, and self-discipline " understand why male bonding, discipline, and spiritual leadership are vital to your relationship with your son " recognize and avoid the top ten mistakes a father can make Even if you don't have confidence in your fathering skills, God says you fit the bill perfectly in his plan for your family. This book will help you strive to be the dad God designed you to be–so your son can grow to be everything he is meant to be. Rick Johnson is the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program designed to equip men to be more engaged in the lives of their children. He is also the author of That's My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character. "Rick Johnson is writing about the very things that deeply touch our hearts-the vital impact of fathers on their children! Fathers, sons, and families will benefit . . . for generations!"