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Fathers and Sons

Exploring This Complex Relationship

By Teri Brown

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In His Own Life
As a father himself, Dr. Diamond has found that the most rewarding facet of fatherhood is remaining engaged with his children and observing them develop in their own unique ways.

"Sharing quality time and activities together, communicating openly, expressing love, constructively dealing with conflict and disagreement and seeing how something valued from myself (or my wife) is being carried forward in our children is deeply gratifying – and most particularly witnessing our children experience life's joys as well as the inevitable disappointments in honest, authentic and generous ways," Dr. Diamond says. "... [T]here is something deeply gratifying in the reciprocal development that occurs when a father remains constructively involved with his maturing child."

Dr. Diamond has been married for more than 25 years to wife, Linda, and credits her with being a huge supporter of his work. In his book's acknowledgements he writes, "And most significantly, my appreciation is immeasurable for my wife and closest friend, Linda, who supported my work on this project in inestimable ways, including a thorough and critical reading of the manuscript in process, while challenging me as only a highly trusted, trustworthy, and loving partner can do."

Dr. Diamond's aim to promote a deeper understanding about the father/son relationship is an ongoing mission. As society learns to value both parents equally for the emotional support and health they give their families, children can only benefit.

Try Dr. Michael Diamond's family recipe for French Dressing.


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