About Fatherhood: Being at the Crossroads

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Fatherhood Fatherhood Raising Great Kids Support for You Hot Topics From Wayne Parker, your Guide to Fatherhood Kids need dads, and they need us most at some of their most important moments. Every child has rites of passage in their lives, and fathers need to be sensitive to those important moments and make time to be there. Talking About Sex with Your Children Talking to your kids about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. When you do start the discussion? How much should you say? How can you have the discussion in the context of your family and personal values? Do you treat the issue differently with your son than your daughter? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens? Are Your Kids Ready to Be Left Alone? There comes a time when a dad has to decide if his kids are ready to be left home alone. Sometimes parents have to work late, or they want a night out to themselves. Leaving kids home alone is a big decision, and here are some ways to know if your child is ready. Paying Attention to Teens Rites of Passage The national Teens Today report indicates that teens whose parents fail to pay attention to rites of passage in their lives are more likely to be involved in dangerous behaviors like alcohol and drug abuse, premarital sex and dangerous driving. Learn more about this study and ways to connect with your teens at these important transitions in their lives. Another Father-Son Combination in College Sports While we see almost every Saturday at local soccer fields the combination of a father-coach and a son-player on the same team, it happens less frequently in the ranks of... Read more Fatherhood Ads Father Day Gifts Single Father Rights Fathers Fatherhood Roles Absent Dads Featured Articles New Dads Resources Activities for Dads and Kids Resources for Non Traditional Fathers Self-Care for Fathers Challenges Faced by Fathers Wives and Mothers   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Wayne Parker Fatherhood Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fatherhood newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Helping Children Read Helping Preschoolers Learn to Read Helping Elementary School Children Read and Love It Reading for Tweens and Teens Advertisement