A.W.A.K.E.N DADS
A – AWARE
This is to motivate fathers to be aware of the fact that fatherhood is a privilege and should be held with utmost reverence as it holds the power to influence the future.
W – WORK
This is to encourage fathers of the fact that fatherhood, like all worthwhile things in life, requires work to keep it fresh and impactful to the lives of their children.
A – AROUND
This is to remind fathers that quantity time with their children is important. Encouraging fathers to be present; physically, emotionally, spiritually and in all other ways that their children require. This is a full on war on absentee fatherhood.
K – KOOL
This is to encourage fathers to HAVE FUN with their children. Play games, act-a-fool. This is basically encouraging fathers to loosen up and allow their children to know them in that way.
E – ENGAGED
This is where fathers are encouraged to focus on having quality time with their children to get to know them, their interests, their dreams, their fears; basically what makes their children tic – this can only be done in when quality time is curved out of quantity time (being around).
N – NURTURE
This is where fathers are encouraged to steer their children on the right path in life, help them navigate the rough waters of life by being examples first, and then encouraging their children to pursue a life of purpose.