Jan 12, 2025

10 things every son wants to hear from his dad

TOI Lifestyle Desk

Strengthening the father-son bond with encouragement

Every son would like to feel that his dad believes in him and emotionally supports him. With the right words, a father can further reinforce their bonding with a child's sense of pride and self-assurance, feeling secure about oneself.

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"I am proud of you."

It is something every son would want to hear - "I am proud of you" - which means that efforts and achievements he has been putting in are noticed, valued, and cared for by his fathers.

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"I love you."

The "I love you" makes it easy and yet a strong assurance to the son as a reminder that the father will never change and always care about him on a deeper emotional level.

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"You're doing great."

The words "You're doing great" provide valuable encouragement. These words make a son more confident and also help him be motivated in those challenging times or difficult moments.

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"I believe in you."

Hearing "I believe in you" from a father reinforces a son's sense of self-worth, providing emotional support and boosting confidence in his abilities and decisions.

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"I'm here for you."

Sons highly value the words "I'm here for you," which assures them that their father is a constant and reliable source of support in every situation.

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"You can talk to me about anything"

The phrase "You can talk to me about anything" encourages open communication, which fosters trust and strengthens the father-son bond through honest and meaningful conversations.

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"I made mistakes too."

As for saying "I made mistakes too," a dad becomes more acceptable, teaching worthwhile lessons about growing, resilience, and the lessons learned from some of life's challenges.

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"I admire your strength/character."

Praise the son on strength and character, for example strength and integrity. This makes the son feel that he is appreciated for what he did, and keeps on showing up those values.

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"I trust your judgment."

Saying "I trust your judgment" makes a son more independent and boosts his self-confidence in decision-making and being responsible for himself.

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