Do you wait for problems to occur?

Or are you proactive in your approach to life’s problems?

There is a big difference in these isn’t there?

Let me give you an example from a family perspective. Let’s say you have two children and as they are growing up one of the parents is very hands on and the other is just focused on earning a living. What could be the challenge with that? As a male I think I bring a different set of skill sets and experiences that helped our children grow into the people they’ve become.

Do you think that each of us, male and female could share some stories from a different perspective that would help children see life in a more encompassing way?

Why do I bring this example up?

I believe in my heart that we are each given different skill sets and experiences for different reasons. And if we don’t share them ‘we’ all lose.

Did you know that teen girls are more likely to get pregnant if the have limited or no guidance from their parents? Many parents have busy lives due to how they have set their priorities. Many times these priorities prevent them from providing the moral guidance and support that their young teenagers need to make good decisions.

And as a father with two daughters’ I can say that this is not just a female issue. That is unless you are abdicating or handing over your responsibility to others.

Does this make sense?

How can you become more proactive in your families life?

Can you see how this would reduce your stress level?