Providing is a real duty and deserves seriousness — stable income, planning, insurance, savings, not leaving your family exposed to a single bad month.
Part 01
The lesson
But providing is a floor, not the whole job. Some men hide inside work because it is the part of fatherhood they know how to do. Be honest with yourself about whether extra hours are necessary or comfortable.
Reflection
Questions to sit with
- 01What will your children say about you when they are forty?
- 02When did your child last see you admit you were wrong?
- 03Is your family managing your moods?
Put it into practice
Action points
- 01Spend 30 uninterrupted minutes with your child today — no phone, their choice of activity.
- 02Ask your child what they think makes a good father. Listen without correcting the answer.