Life Coaching Advice For Dads - By A Dad

About six years ago I carried my son, Julian, home from the hospital, and I've never viewed life the same way since then.

It's really changed my perspective, but only until recently did I realize just how important I am to him. That more than anything has been an eye opener.

Children of fatherless homes are:

• 5 times more likely to commit suicide
• 9 times more likely to drop out of school
• In a study of INTERPOL crime statistics of 39 countries, it was found that single parenthood ratios were strongly correlated with violent crimes. This was not true 18 years ago.
• 20 times more likely to end up in prison
• According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, "Fatherless children are at a dramatically greater risk of drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, suicide, poor educational performance, teen pregnancy, and criminality."

It's a complex problem, nevertheless it's undeniable that, as fathers, our commitment and involvement in our children's life makes a significant difference in their development and future behavior.

Many dads however don't really have a clue of what it means to "be a father"; they simply lack the necessary skills and knowledge to handle parenthood. Suggesting that many dads are following a similar approach to how they were fathered.

To a good degree of success, life coaching for dads can provide an open and safe space for setting up structures that empower fathers to be better. Adopting strategies that are not only responsible but fulfilling.

As a father, I have to recognize that it's hard to deal with changing circumstances, diverse experiences, different ideas, different world-views, aspirations and ways to communicate with children. But I firmly believe that coaching can allow and in fact promote more involved fatherhood relationships.

When we're willing to be open, I've frequently found that we're more likely to adopt habits that are appropriate for our children's development. There's happiness and fulfillment that can only be explained in our children's wellbeing.

Life coaching for dads means asking yourself deep questions about your aspirations as a father. There is never just one answer but change requires your action, commitment, persistence.

Are you ready to step up to the plate?

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