As dads, we are not designed to function as dictators where whatever we say goes and our kids have to blindly and mindlessly obey us. We are supposed to be leaders who serve and teach our children so they can grow and find success in their lives. Our kids have questions as to why things happen or work the way that they do. We need to not only let them ask "why?" but we need to encourage it. Also, we need to answer the question when they ask it. "I told you so" does not cut it either. As fathers, we should be providing logical explanations for our children so that they can understand the "why." If we don't do it, someone else will.