There’s not just one right way to interact with children and mothers have not cornered the knowledge base in child-rearing. Fathers tend to be more physical, noisier, and more casual than moms. They bring a different vocabulary, different interests, and a different kind of fun. This is all good.
Honoring and respecting what dads bring shouldn’t happen just one day a year. Fathers are important in the lives of children every day. Wise mothers welcome the contributions of their children’s dad, even when the relationship between the parents is strained or non-existent.
And wise fathers keep their kids front and center in their lives. Know the name of your child’s teacher, your child’s favorite book, who your child’s best friend is. Know how to put your kids to bed, how to pack their lunchbox, how to play their favorite game.
And, mothers: get out of the way.
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