#853:Competition is Key

03/13/25 • 0 min

You’re at the park with your son and his best friend. A hundred feet away is a water fountain. Your son asks if he can go get a drink.
When you say yes, the two boys race to the water fountain. Your son’s friend yells triumphantly when he gets there first.
Isn’t it funny how little boys often try to make everything a competition? As a parent, use that fact to keep your son engaged!
Whenever you can, add healthy risk to everyday life. Encourage your son to try a new activity, like the bigger slide at the playground, or volunteering at the animal shelter. You can even make completing chores or homework a friendly competition between siblings.
For more information about a Proven Process to raise boys into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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#852: Sunglasses and Self-Worth

For years, a pair of sunglasses determined my worth.
When I was in my twenties, I proudly made my first big purchase: a pair of Serengeti sunglasses.
But shortly after buying those sunglasses, I lost them.
It might sound silly, but that incident plagued me for decades. I told myself that I couldn’t be trusted and didn’t deserve nice things. I doubted my worth as a man and my ability to be a good dad.
It took years for me to realize that my worth is in Jesus Christ, and that my mistakes don’t determine my value.
Today, it’s your turn. Ask God to help you believe the truth about yourself. Your children– especially your son– need to see you living in freedom.
To find out more about raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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#854: “Eye” Am a Boy

Ever wonder why your son can spot the elusive bad guy on his video game, but doesn’t seem to notice the dust collecting on his dresser?
Well, there’s actually a biological reason for that. When compared to girls, boys have more rods than cones in their eyes. This makes boys more sensitive to movement, and more likely to focus on things farther away.
The difference makes sense historically. Men have traditionally been hunters and protectors, needing to see danger from far away.
So while it’s good to make sure your son knows how to clean, don’t forget that he needs freedom to be a boy. Encourage him to play outside, bird watch, or try archery. His God-given instincts will thank you.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.