Written by Hames B. Stenson.

Published by Scepter, 2001, paperback, 66 pages.

The subtle but powerful ways fathers mold their children’s characters.

The greatest challenge a father can face is raising his children well. This short booklet, first published as a Scepter booklet in 1989:

  • clarifies the problems involved in raising children from the father’s perspective,
  • outlines what other men have tried and done successfully to raise their children well.

In reading this book, fathers and potential fathers will learn how adolescent defiance can be turned into a positive learning experience. It is also helpful in forming positive father-daughter relationships, since daughters evaluate men, and particularly future husband, in light of their father’s experience in their lives.

The author also highlights how the adolescent’s choice between religious faith or a materialist faith hinges on the religious leadership of the father. He concludes with the 12 commandments of successful fathers, and provides a practical self-examination fo fathers.