Dad vs Father

I was telling a woman about my book, Dads Matter, today and she said she had a father not a dad. When I asked her about the distinction, she said a father produces you and works to provide for you but a dad is much more.

Accountability

I was asked at a recent Rotary Club talk if I thought parent should be held legally and financially responsible for the crimes of the teens. What I got form his question is that parents are letting their kids get away with things so the government should hold the parent accountable.

Mom vs Wife

I heard an interesting distinction from a coworker the other day. My coworker said he was talking to his 16 year old son about the teen's disrespect towards the boys Mom. I suggested the teen should not talk to his mom like that. My coworker said he told his son not to talk to his wife like that. I think the use of my wife vs your mother made it a more powerful statement.