Elder Ballard's Priesthood Conference Talk

Fathers and Sons: A Remarkable Relationship

- Thru priesthood families are sealed together
- Father son conservations are important for the progress of both parties
- None of us have arrived at our final destinations. We are still progressing to our final goal and need to help each other along the way.

Sons can improve their conversations with their fathers by:

(1) Trusting their fathers.
(2) Taking interest in their father's life.
- Watching how their father interacts with their mother.
(3) Ask their fathers for advice.
- It shows them that you care about their knowledge and experiences.

Fathers can improve their conversations with their sons by:

(1) Listen to your sons
- Choose a private and appropriate setting: fishing, working in the yard, by the side of their bed at night.
(2) Pray with and for your sons.
(3) Dare to have the important conversations.
- You cannot afford to have them misunderstand how you feel about certain values.