"Are You My Dad?"

Fathers are so important in a child's life. Take a look at the following statistics about the effects of absent  fathers. statistics

The following video gives credit to all dad's do. dad rap fatherhood comes in all shapes and sizes, related or not. children need fathers in their lived to help guide them and most importantly teach them and be an example of what a good man has the potential of becoming.

I'm sorry I keep posting so many videos but I truly believe in the importance of having a father be involved and be part of a child's memories and learning experiences. I was blessed to be able to have a father in my life. He was always around growing up. He never let us go without. 

the following is an example of a father who, regardless of the obstacles in his life, did what it took to provide for his family and was an active father and husband. A FATHER INDEED

Another aspect of family I want to talk about is Finances! What a scary word I'm sure. Did yo know that one of the major reasons for divorce is due to poor finances and conflict.

              Many professionals suggest that being financially aware and learning to have a budget is key to a stress free, conflict free and successful marriage. Here are 12 points that will help you, your marriage and your family to surviving the bonds of financial instability and debt!

1. Teach family members early the importance of working and earning. “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread” (Genesis 3:19) is not outdated counsel. It is basic to personal welfare.

One of the greatest favors parents can do for their children is to teach them to work.

2. Teach children to make money decisions in keeping with their capacities to comprehend. “Save your money” is a hollow pronouncement from a parent to a child.

3. Teach each family member to contribute to the total family welfare. Encourage fun projects, understandable to the children, that contribute to a family goal or joy.

4. Teach family members that paying financial obligations promptly is part of integrity and honesty development.

Paying tithing promptly to Him who does not come to check up each month will teach us to be more honest with those physically closer at hand.

5. Learn to manage money before it manages you. A bride-to-be would do well to ask herself, “Can my sweetheart manage money? Does he know how to live within his means?” These are more important questions than “Can he earn a lot of money?” New attitudes and relationships toward money should be developed constantly by all couples. After all, the partnership should be full and eternal.

  6. Learn self-discipline and self-restraint in money matters. Such conduct can be more important than courses in accounting. Married couples show genuine maturity when they think of their partners and their families ahead of their own spending impulses.

7. Use a budget. Avoid finance charges except for homes, education, and other vital investments.

8. Make education a continuing process. Complete as much formal, full-time education as possible.

9. Work toward home ownership. This qualifies as an investment, not consumption. Buy the type of home your income will support.

10. Appropriately involve yourself in an insurance program. It is most important to have sufficient medical and adequate life insurance.

11. Strive to understand and cope with existing inflation. Learn to see through the money illusion and recognize the real value of money.

12. Appropriately involve yourself in a food storage program. Accumulate your basic supplies in a systematic and an orderly way.

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