Ep. 573 | How to Impart Identity to Your Children

Ep. 573 | How to Impart Identity to Your Children

From Fatherhood Field Notes by Ned Schaut

May 8, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 573

About this episode

Ned Schaut discusses the importance of a father's role in shaping a child's identity and confidence.

This Friday Craft of Fatherhood short is a solid quick listen if you want something deeper than generic parenting hacks. Ned tackles a question almost every dad thinks about but rarely says out loud: How much influence do I really have over who my kids become? The episode is really about this idea: A father’s job isn’t just protecting and providing — it’s helping shape a child’s identity . He talks about: how to guide your kids without controlling them, why kids need direction instead of “just figure it out,” and how fathers shape confidence, purpose, and character through everyday words and example. It’s thoughtful, honest, practical, and unscripted. Best takeaway: Your kids become who they are in large part through the things you consistently call out, encourage, and model to them. --------- Check Out the Program Talked About: Genesis by Rise Up Kings This episode is sponsored by Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up Kings Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? www.adventureoffatherhood.com www.rebelandcreate.com Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his…

People in this episode

Host: Ned Schaut

Topics covered

  • fatherhood
  • identity
  • parenting
  • guidance
  • confidence
  • character

Keywords

  • fatherhood
  • identity
  • parenting
  • guidance
  • confidence
  • character
  • Ned Schaut

Sponsors

Genesis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rise Up Kings, TEDx

Books & works: The Adventure of Fatherhood

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