Fragile Children
Daily DADS™ #21
Life is hard. People can be horrible. You will get hurt. This is why we can’t raise fragile children that crumble emotionally whenever something is hard or goes wrong.
From my home,
Matthew
Founder, DADS™— Dads Against Devices™
My DADS™ Pledge
I will lead my family by example and instruction to be present, build relationships, strengthen the body, build character, and nurture love, gratitude, faith, and other deeply human virtues.
What I Believe.
I love my family and believe that presence, character, and real connection are at the heart of the human experience and central to living a life of meaning, purpose, and joy.
I believe that everyone should strengthen their bodies and nurture the deeply human attributes of love, communication, empathy, kindness, gratitude, humility, forgiveness, critical thinking, imagination, discipline, patience, integrity, resilience, courage, wisdom, and faith.
I believe that being a husband and father is among the most noble pursuits.
I believe fatherhood is absolutely essential to the wellbeing of children.
I believe that fathers should lead their families by example and instruction in unity with mothers — supported by mentors and caregivers.
I believe that fathers have a solemn responsibility to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families.
I believe that family life and childhood should be protected from social media and unlimited, unmonitored, and unrestricted screen time, gaming, and the internet.
I believe that the Gospel of Jesus Christ provides the best framework for families, couples, and individuals to be successful.
I also believe that the traditional nuclear family is the fundamental building block of a healthy and functioning society.
This is why I strive to live my DADS™ pledge.
What I do
I strive to live my pledge in my own home, then invite others to join me.
I start conversations around manhood, marriage, and parenting.
I encourage others to get married, stay married, and have children.
I share my knowledge, experiences, and resources to help other DADS™.