Boys need special time with their father. The time you spend together will make lasting memories that will stick with him for years to come. Making traditions through the time you spend together, and you should make sure to take time with him on a regular basis. It doesn’t always have to be something spectacular. Sometimes, all you need to do is get up off the couch and go play ball with him in the backyard. Every little thing you do will add up to something great.
Playing Sports Together
Throughout the generations, the face of father son bonding has been playing sports together. Buy a couple of gloves and pitch the ball back and forth. Show him how to swing a golf club properly. Play catch with the football. It doesn’t matter what sport you choose. Find something that you both are interested in, or pick a sport that he’s showing a passion for. Showing that you interested in the same things will create a much stronger bond between the two of you.
Start a DIY Project
Taking on a new project is a great way to bond with your son. As you take materials a create something from nothing, you will have many ways to create a stronger relationship with your son. The extra time you have together means that you will have several hours to talk about what is going on in his life, share stories about your youth, and give him valuable life lessons.
Teach Each Other Something New
Chances are, you son knows something that you don’t know. He probably has some entirely different interests than you. Show some interests in the things he likes to do too. That may mean that you ask him to teach you how to play the latest video game, or ask him how to navigate the computer. In turn, you can teach him things too. Show him how to change the oil on the car, or how to properly put on after shave. These are things that he will need to know as he grows older, and he’ll appreciate that he has a father that cares enough to teach him.
Take this time together and you will build a strong relationship that will last throughout the years. You want your son to come back and visit after he’s left the home. You want him to think of you as he builds his own life and you get older. This starts with these small bonding ideas. It won’t take too much time and energy, and you will create something incredibly valuable. The relationship you have with your son is priceless.
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