Children learn from their fathers. Maybe not in the moment or what dad intends but every eye and every ear of every child actively records lessons for life. My dad would never characterize himself as a teacher – he dropped out of school in eighth grade – yet he taught me the importance of education. He wasn’t much of a churchgoer but by regularly taking me with him to do handy work for the widows of our congregation he taught me the importance of quiet, faithful service. Not one to express emotions of endearment when I was growing up, together we have learned the importance of communicating love.

From the perspective of a child, including adult children, biological fathers almost invariably have an impact on their children. Whether they are present or absent, nurturing or abusive, fathers teach their children and often by extension their children’s children.

What you have learned from your father? Post your response as a comment to this blog entry.

In an attempt to capture some of the most meaningful and memorable ways dads teach their children we creating opportunities to video tape your fondest memories of what your father taught you. We recently visited a Colorado Rapids soccer game and capture these memories.

Next stop . . . the Colorado Cobras vs. Wyoming Wranglers football game on July 26th at Hinkley High School in Aurora -  6:00 pm. For more information click here to visit the Colorado Cobras Homepage.