“What about “Dad”? He’s got tough love to give and teaches the principles of a moral and ethical foundation by the way he lives. This model involves both relationship and respect. If the “Father” is like the prep school teacher behind the lectern, the “Dad” is more akin to the basketball coach. He’s on one knee with the kids in a huddle—he’s in it.”
I think you could improve upon this analogy. You’re contrasting the distant lecturer with the involved, principled basketball coach. That’s a good start, but I would include a bit more detail about this coach. What is his style? What is special about him besides his knee in the huddle and this general statement about his ethics and character values? What is his perspective on the game? Is he only out to win? Does he make the game fun? What life lessons does he teach beyond the game of basketball? What specifically does he ask of his players conduct on and off the court? How do his teachings endure with his players into adulthood? Do his players learn to love the game? Do they get fat and sloppy in adulthood reminiscing about their basketball accomplishments, or do they keep growing in character, improving their game, maintaining their fitness long after high school?
“What about “Dad”? He’s got tough love to give and teaches the principles of a moral and ethical foundation by the way he lives. This model involves both relationship and respect. If the “Father” is like the prep school teacher behind the lectern, the “Dad” is more akin to the basketball coach. He’s on one knee with the kids in a huddle—he’s in it.”
I think you could improve upon this analogy. You’re contrasting the distant lecturer with the involved, principled basketball coach. That’s a good start, but I would include a bit more detail about this coach. What is his style? What is special about him besides his knee in the huddle and this general statement about his ethics and character values? What is his perspective on the game? Is he only out to win? Does he make the game fun? What life lessons does he teach beyond the game of basketball? What specifically does he ask of his players conduct on and off the court? How do his teachings endure with his players into adulthood? Do his players learn to love the game? Do they get fat and sloppy in adulthood reminiscing about their basketball accomplishments, or do they keep growing in character, improving their game, maintaining their fitness long after high school?