Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingBeing a dad is one of the highest callings of a man, but that is getting drowned out by the negative shift toward children. Kids are seen as an inconvenience today and that attitude is affecting too many young men.  Having children is good for us as men. Don't get me wrong, they are hard work, but hard work is what we do as men. One of the best things you can do is go into your fatherhood years with the right attitude. On today's show, we talk about how to have the right attitude and parent with an attitude of offense instead of defense.It's Not One or the OtherYour marriage is the foundation of your homeYour children will come and go, but you will stay togetherThe strength of your relationship as a couple is one of the safest things you can do for your kidsAs men, we need to take the lead in making sure our marriage stays strongKeeping your marriage strong helps to balance the family the right wayThe Importance of SecurityThe best thing you can do for your kids' security is to have a great marriageThe number one parenting advice for dads is to love their wifeThe Wisdom of One WifeLoving your wife will teach them how to love and how to expect loveThis doesn't mean you have to be perfect, but you do set the foundationYour steady influence will be one of the strongest influences on your childrenYour daily faithfulness to your wife and family builds a foundation of security that will pay off for generations in your familyThe Power of Your VoiceFathers have the most influence on their children in how they speak to themThe power of praiseThe power of focusThe power of toneCoach tone - you are better than this; Great JobDiscipline tone - I'm disappointed, don't do that againRespect tone - What did you say to your mom? What do you think you are doing?Fun tone - Picking and playing, fun and laughingOpen tone - tell stories about your mistakes and be open about imperfectionsLoving tone - they need to hear you express love You influence your children with the power of your voiceThis is the power of fatherhood

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