When you’re young, stability doesn’t sound exciting. Adventure, fun, freedom... those are the things that get your attention. Stability sounds boring, like something for old people. But here’s the truth: stability is what gives you the ability to enjoy all the good things in life without losing them as quickly as they came.

These past several months, my boys and I have circled around one important topic that I think all young men need to hear: the power of our choices. At 12 and 13, my sons are beginning to hold a power that will shape the rest of their lives — the ability to make decisions.