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	Should Dads Tell their Kids the Truth? Part 2 by Mark Brandenburg, MA, CPCC Mark Brandenburg
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Should Dads Tell their Kids the Truth?
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• Only speak about your past if asked. This strategy will work for almost everyone. There's no need to go into your past transgressions if it's not necessary. In this case, "What they don't know won't hurt them." However, it's important to be ready with your responses, because the questions can come at any time.

• Tell your child that you'll talk about these things at a later date. If you don't feel your child is ready for this kind of information, there's no need to lie to them. It's far better to be honest, and let them know you'll fill them in at some later time. They may howl and accuse you of being guilty, so you'll have to handle it.

• If you do feel your child is ready to hear about your past transgressions, make sure you tell them as little as they need to know. They don't need to know the specific details of what you did, or exactly how many times. If they ask for this information, you can tell them you're not quite sure (Which I believe for most fathers would be true). And by all means, don't give them the message that, "I did these things, and look how well I'm doing now!" This is a clear message to your kids that doing these things can work for them, too.

• Gather the "lessons learned" from your experiences, and relay that to your child. If you had negative experiences, be very clear with your child concerning what these negative experiences were. Be careful not to preach to them. The "lessons learned" can be lost in a flash if your child feels "lectured to." Just let them hear what you have to say, and make their own decisions. Your negative experiences will speak loudly enough. Whether you speak about your own experiences, or just talk about the perspective you now have as an adult, let them know the risks associated with the behaviors.

• When your child asks about your past, find out the reason they're asking. Is it something they're experiencing at school, or do they want to find out some "secrets" about their parents? It's important to make this issue about your child, and the reason for the questions, not about your past, and whether you did the "right" things. More often than not, your child is seeking some guidance on this issue, and would like to share your experience. Ask them directly about what's going on, but ask in a way that shows concern, not in a way that accuses them.

This doesn't have to be a huge dilemma for fathers to face. Being prepared is the best way to turn this process into a learning experience for both sides. Fathers who want to remain "perfect" in their children's eyes will struggle mightily with this issue. But your kids don't need perfect fathers. They do need a father who's willing to keep growing with them.

So tell them the truth.

Just tell them as little as possible, and tell them when they're ready.

(c) 2005 Mark Brandenburg, All rights reserved.

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Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC, coaches parents by phone to balance their life and improve their family relationships.

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