6 Promises to My Sons, From a Tough Love Dad
- 09 May, 2019
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Jeremy Wilson has written an open letter to his sons about what his tough love towards them truly means. This tough love approach illustrates that even though he will prepare his children for the world by teaching him lessons such as not always getting what they want, he will also remain standing by them in whatever they do. It is his job as a father to teach them that the world is not always a nice place, and people can be cruel, but how you are defined is in your power.
Key Takeaways:
- The father tells his boys that he will make several promises to them but they should not feel like they cannot trust him.
- The father promises not to give his sons everything they need because they have to understand that wanting doesn’t mean deserving.
- The father believes that his sons have to work for the things that they really want and if they cannot work for them, they really don’t need them.
"Some might call these promises tough love; I see them as a foundation for making you honest and thoughtful men."
Read more: https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/relationships/tough-love-and-parenting-promises-to-my-sons/
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