Khatib
“The Importance of Dad!”
Many a time, we hear much about mum. Mum is indeed important in a family. Dad’s have equal importance too!
Heritage Academy held an online webinar “The Importance of Fathers” to encourage Dads.
We were so honoured to have Mr Jason Wong, the founder of “Dads For Life” movement and The Yellow Ribbon Project as our speaker.
Mr Jason Wong spoke about the importance of fathers, shared stories about what he heard from prison, where he had served as Prison Officer, cited many personal examples and gave the audience 9 excellent tips for the fathers to adopt:-
9 Good Fatherhood tips:
1. Do what the Bible says: The best and surest foundation for all practices.
2. Do not outsource fathering/ parenting: come from a sincere heart to reach out to care.
3. Be aware of what research says: That fathers are important, and delinquency stems from absent fathers.
4. Listen to the voices of our children: Don’t be too busy to hear them, make time to be there for them.
5. Practice love-based Parenting, not Expectations-based Parenting: Know their strengths and weaknesses. Love them for who they are.
6. Live the VALUES you want to teach: Walk the talk, Be exemplary.
7. Decide TODAY how you want your children to remember you: Think: What do you want them to remember you as; what will they say when you pass on.
8. Create MEMORIES in fun and creative ways: Be creative with birthday celebrations that will be memorable, not just another typical birthday.
9. Be there to protect them: We are the protectors of their souls, we have to be there for them.