Involved dad can make all the difference for a child

By Tom McMahon / Kid Tips

Children who live with their biological fathers are,
on average, two or three times more likely not to be poor;
less likely to use drugs; less likely to expirence education ,
health emotional and behavioral problems ; less likely to be victims of child abuse ;
and less likely to commit crimes then their peers who live without both of their married biological ( or adoptive ) parents.

Theses differences reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are observed even after accounting
for socioeconomics variables such as income.
Involved fathers provided practical support in raising children and serve as models for their development.

Children with involved, loveing fathers are significantly more likely to do well in school ,
have healthy self-esteem and exhibit empathy and pro-social behavior.

Committed and responsible fathering during infancy and early childhood contributes emotional security ,
curiosity and math and verbal skills.

Involved dads should be proud.

Sadly, millions of children will not recieve the benefits loveing fathers provide.
Children who were abandonded by their fathers not only feel rejected,
but also have recurring fears of abandonment and relationship issues.

Clearly , keeping dads in the family picture benefits everyone.