Sometimes when I say things to my kids & step away to reflect upon the wisdom I have imparted, I realize how ridiculous the words sounded coming out of my mouth
Every phone, every tablet we hand our kids — there are thousands of people on the other side of that screen whose only goal is to exploit, groom, and lure.
This is part of a longer conversation I had with @titaniajordan from @barktechco — one every parent should hear.
🎙️: Parenting in a Tech World
Fathers are irreplaceable.
Children with involved fathers are:
— About twice as likely to go to college
— 80% less likely to spend time in jail
— 75% less likely to experience teen pregnancy
— Show higher self-esteem, better emotional regulation, and stronger social skills.
Strong fathers build strong families. Strong families build strong societies.
I could have said, “You wouldn’t have hit yourself in the head with a baseball if you were doing phonics like I told you to.” But I didn’t, did I? I said, “Aw, I bet that hurt.” -LH