The Dad I Don't Want To Be:

• The one who is only a friend and never a leader.
• The one who is only a leader and never a friend.
• The one who places worth on accomplishments.
• The one who allows laziness to be acceptable.
• The one who gives his children everything they want.
• The one who gives his children no love or affection.
• The one who ignores.
• The one who overshadows.
• The one who forces faith down his children's throats
• The one who allows faith to be of little importance.
• The one who is overbearing.
• The one who is un-involved.
• The one who yells too much.
• The one who never punishes
• The one that is always watching television.
• The one that is always at work.
• The one that puts mommy down
• The one that makes sports essential
• The one that stifles dreams.

Lord, hear my prayer.