Where Do Fathers Fit In?

Author: CIVITAS: The Institute for the Study of Civil Society Publisher: CIVITAS: The Institute for the Study of Civil Society Publication: Document Date:                  December 01, 2001 Category: Parenthood/Childrearing > Attachment Related Categories: Children > Child Development Education > Academic Performance/Achievement Education > Educational Attainment Family Relations > Gender Differences and Roles Family Relations > Parent/Adult Child Relations Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Children Parenthood/Childrearing > Fatherhood Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement   This paper investigates the role of fathers in family life and in a child's development from infancy through to adolescence. It outlines the impact that fathers have on a child's parental attachment, academic achievement, and moral development, and it stresses the value of the family unit as opposed to non-resident or cohabiting fathers. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link