Our oldest son is 20 today.
He’s a good young man and an even better American.
I am proud he is my son.
On his birthday I like to do a parenting episode.
For those of you who aren’t parents, keep listening - you can apply this lesson to other relationships in your life.
How to Build a Lasting Bond
I want my sons to want to do stuff with me.
Most parents want the same.
Good news - you can do it.
Bad news - it’s a lot of work…as God intended.
Good news again - if you do it right it’s a lot of fun
The System
obviously the below works best if you are a good parent.
Step 1: Do things with each kid where you are the Subject Matter Expert
Kolton
Circle K
MCU Movies
fishing
snowboarding
weight lifting
Squatober (tradition)
mountain biking
Abe
Drawing
WWE
Toy Hunts
Two Touch (soccer)
Step 2: as they get older train/allow them to be the Subject Matter Expert
Kolton
Sprinting
Abe
Toy Hunts
Action Figure Scenes
Keys to Success
have fun
one-on-one when possible
add a lifelong tradition to the end of each activity to tie them together as the kids get older
I doubt Abe and I will go to Walmart looking for WWE end caps when he’s 20.
but we will for sure go with his kids…assuming I’m still around in 20 years.
Do something fun with your family today,
Kalian
