The father factor
Jack O’Sullivan, spokesman for Fathers Direct said: “Bathing of babies is a indicator for a father’s involvement with his children. The study supports existing research which shows that, where fathers are actively involved, their children become more socially competent, are more successful at examinations at 16 and less likely to have a criminal record by the age of 21*
“High father involvement in a child’s life is an important predictor of social mobility, of whether a child will outstrip the employment achievements of their parents. Among adults, the strongest predictor in both men and women of an individual’s altruism – the ability to care for others - is the level of care taken by the father in their childhood.
*According to “What Good Are Dads?” a review of 20 years of research on fatherhood, by Charlie Lewis, Professor of Psychology at Lancaster University and published in June 2001 by Fathers Direct, NFPI and other parenting charities
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posted by sunnyday at 9:17 PM
11 Comments:
Raheel Lakhani said...
Yes, it does help! Thanks God, I have a very supportive and caring father.
1:20 AM sunnyday said...
84 years?? Wow, that's amazing! Where can I find the article about it? I hope you come back here and let me know if you come across it somewhere, greg =) "Yes, dear" heehee -- says a lot of things, all in the light of peace and harmony. You take care, too, greg & visit us again soon =)
Hey raheel, it's good to know you seem to have a good relationship with your Dad. The emphasis is usually on mothers and while they do play a really crucial role in rearing and education the children, Dads are irreplaceable too in more ways than one.
DearestWarrior said...
Fathers are often neglected.
I had a father who I perceive to be "unloving and strict" during my adolescent years.
That was many years back.
Now in my solace, I wish I had him during those tense moment of my life.
"D" sWeEpeR said...
I hate the way my father brought me up in this world. It’s too late when I realized what he did is for my own good. I miss my Tatay. I wish I could tell my tatay how much I love him.
1:59 PM Silent Rain Drops said...
Sunny, I love your articles, too. I come here for life-affirming, feel-good information that is actually helpful.
I thought it interesting that the research supports monogamy in humans - a father cannot nurture his child if he's off pollinating other flowers.
lithe said...
You people are so blessed. I've never really felt the love of a father...Go and let your dad know how much you love him. It's true that we'll only know one's worth when he or she is gone.
12:09 AM mS eLoVe said...
I have no regret for what my dad brought me in this world coz from day one to present of my life---my dad have showed me both 2 sides of life either this good or bad, he taught me how to face the world with full of faith in God, and with strong determination---he had trained me to produce a specific character--- that I can be proud of --- a pattern behaviour that I can treasure until the last day of my life in this world that people can remember me.
I thank God for giving me a wonderful and admirable dad---though I missed him a lot for he is one of a kind.
:)
sunnyday said...
Warrior and sweeper, I know what you mean about feeling some regret after later understanding the why's of the way your dads raised you. For many years, I perceived my dad as being too harsh and strict, and though I somehow knew that I was benefitting from his principles and example, it was hard to remember that during the "turbulent" years. But like most other people, in the end one appreciates the kind of upbringing provided by his parents, not excluding the dad's "style".
8:19 AM sunnyday said...
Hi silent,
I agree with what you said, and I think the more in touch a man is with his humanity, the more inclined he is to love, the more he desires to love completely -- and I'm talking about REAL love, the one that is exclusive.
You mentioned nurturing -- one thing I appreciate very much these days is all the emphasis on hands-on fathering. That being directly involved in the kids' lives as they grow up is part of fathering; decades ago, that was not the norm (based on what I know).
Really glad to hear you find the materials here uplifting! Come back soon =)
Lithe, welcome to the blog! You're right about letting our dad know that we love and appreciate him while he's still around. =)
sunnyday said...
Elove!
Your dad sure sounds like quite an admirable person. What you said reminded me of a poster I saw in a school bus: "Be somebody you would be proud to know." Your dad must be proud of you =)
AsianSmiles said...
A favorite prof once asked us how we understood this saying:
"Love your father in the same way that you love God"
Very nice article Sunny.. Thanks for posting it.
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