Fathers and Sons

One day, Charles Francis Adams (son of U.S. president, John Quincy Adams) wrote in his personal journal, "Went fishing with my son today, a day wasted." His son, Brooke Adams, didn't quite see it the same way -- he wrote in his journal: "Went fishing with my father today, it was the most glorious day of my life."

Many fathers are amazed to learn that what was most important to their children was the meaningful time they spent enjoying Dad's company, doing what otherwise might have seemed unimportant and forgettable.