One of life’s great challenges is learning to not just go with the flow, because sometimes the flow goes in the wrong direction.

We live in a day of great distraction. Because of the digital age, information flows constantly. Some say we have become the society that is looking down – always checking our phones, tablets, and devices.

These tools of mass distraction can cause us to miss important things in life. Many families cannot sit through a meal without everyone checking their phones.

As father figures, let’s encourage and set an example for our boys to not always be tied to an electronic device. We can spur them on to play outdoors, read a good book, or build something with their hands.

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