Silence has been said to imply yes. When you rise. Fathers cannot be justified on this issue of mistreating a child. 

Don’t hide behind the guise of “I’m not always available.” I return late at night and leave before dawn. Be available to know what is going on in your home. 

It is not enough for you to provide money for shelter, food, clothing, or school fees. You are to provide leadership and structure in your home. So many fathers who are physically present are emotionally absent. And their children face unimaginable hardship right in front of their open but unseen eyes. So much so that people wonder if there is really a man in that house. 

It’s astonishing how many men, like Isaac, the father of Jacob, are unaware of the dynamics at work in their own homes. 

What type of father was he? It is beyond my comprehension that his wife overheard what he was saying to Esau and acted otherwise to sabotage his plans and intent. 

How do you explain Rebecca’s plot with Jacob to steal Esau’s blessing from her husband? To think that he couldn’t tell who it was in the face of venison says a lot about his fatherhood and the dynamics of his family. What prevents him from waiting until the second son arrives to clear up his doubts? Why didn’t he postpone the day of his declaration? 

Yes, I realize some women can be something else, but what role did you play before they became whatever they are? Some fathers are so docile that they allow anything to happen. Even their children understand that their presence makes no difference. 

What about fathers? Who are the lions of the tribe of their families? I don’t have enough time to tell you what some children go through in the name of fatherhood. 

Raising a healthy child necessitates the participation of both parents. A father’s presence denotes leadership, structure, and direction. 

Fatherhood is not a title; it is a set of responsibilities. Be man enough to lead your family.