A generation ago, it was understood that having a father in the home was good for children.
when they had children, half of the public said “very important,” and 27% said “somewhat” important. Today, over 40% of people say a married father in the
For decades, a growing body of evidence has shown that, even after adjusting for income, children raised with married fathers in the home are less likely to be suspended from school, more likely to graduate from high school, more likely to go to college, more likely to be employed as adults, and less likely to be convicted of a crime than children raised by single parents.
Fathers are more likely to play with their children, especially through rough-and-tumble physical play. They are more likely to challenge their children and surprise them, which helps them learn to process unfamiliar situations. For young boys, in particular, fathers play a key role in modeling strong yet kind masculinity.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
June events threaten to crowd out Fathers DayIn a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home. The gated micro-community known as “The Melody” hardly looks like a parking lot anymore. Artificial turf is spread across the asphalt.
Read more »
Summerlike weather for Fathers Day weekendTemperatures will reach the mid 90s, with the heat index near 100 the next few days
Read more »
Utah veteran marks 100th birthday with five generations of family on Fathers DayUtah veteran Col. Amos L. Wright is set to celebrate a milestone birthday on Father's Day.
Read more »
35+ Best last minute fathers day gifts 2024Emma Stessman is a writer for Shop TODAY.
Read more »
Honoring fathers, emancipation, and the patriotism and sacrifice of the men of D-DayWhen June rolls around, it means some good things and other things we should not forget.
Read more »
Happy Flag Day: A look at what this day means to the U.S.Friday, June 14, is Flag Day. Time to get out your American Flag and let it fly.
Read more »