| The
Journey Towards Manhood
As your son’s primary role
model and mentor, your interaction with him is continually shaping his
definition of what his purpose in life will be. What have you taught him
about using his physical attributes, his intellect, his emotions and the
spiritual aspects of his life?
Why?
When I look at our culture
today I can only identify one event that represents this passage into manhood.
The entire event only takes about 10 seconds and requires a walk of 15
to 30 yards. You start at one end as an adolescent and when you reach the
other end you're suppose to be a man. That event is High School graduation.
The second reason is what
Joe Erchman label 'False Masculinity". We tend to value our sons based
on their athletic abilities, their sexual conquests and their financial
success. When these messages echo the loudest in our sons' lives is during
their teen years. My belief is that none of these have anything to do with
being a man.
The final reason I feel this
experience is important for fathers and their sons is that if you haven't
developed a healthy relationship with your son by their early teens you
may either never have one or you won't have one until your son is willing
to let you into his life on his terms.
Journey to Manhood is designed
to enhance your leadership role in your son’s life. Together with other
fathers and their sons you will explore what it mean to be a man, how to
communicate effectively, how to resolve conflicts in a win/win manner and
the importance of building healthy relationships
The weekend includes:
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Group activities
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One on one time
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Professional facilitators
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Outdoor activities
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Interaction with other men and
their sons
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Projects
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