A little bit of a long read, but this is a great article and helps to explain why we have so many issues in our country, especially among the black community.
https://anthonybbradley.substack.com/p/the-impact-of-fathers-evidence-based
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A summary of some of the evidence-based findings -- click the link to read more:
Sorry for the long quotes, its amazing to me how vital father's are in their children's lives.
https://anthonybbradley.substack.com/p/the-impact-of-fathers-evidence-based
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This is one post I believe all of America's 72 million fathers need to read this week. Feel free to share it with any father you know, or anyone who might want to be a father or a father figure someday. I'm convinced that if people knew the data on how important fathers are, Father's Day would be a much bigger holiday. Here are some essential points to consider regarding the importance of fathers. The information below is just the tip of the iceberg in supporting this fact: fathers are the most important men in any community, anywhere, everywhere, ever. Fathers play a crucial role in shaping the future of their children and, by extension, the entire community. Their presence, involvement, and guidance are pivotal for the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of their children. Here's some data that schools, churches, and non-profits need to know to understand the profound impact fathers have:
Emotional Support: Children with engaged fathers exhibit better emotional regulation and are less likely to experience depression and anxiety.
Academic Success: Fathers who are actively involved in their children's education often see their children achieve higher grades and perform better in school.
Behavioral Impact: The presence of a father or father figure significantly reduces the likelihood of children engaging in delinquent behavior or substance abuse.
Social Development: Fathers help in developing social skills and self-confidence in their children, which are crucial for forming healthy relationships in the future.
Spiritual Formation: The greatest predictor of faith persistence from childhood into adulthood is the nature of a child's relationship with their father.
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According to "What can the Federal Government Do To Decrease Crime and Revitalize Communities?" from the U.S. Department of Justice, children from fatherless homes account for:
Suicide: 63 percent of youth suicides
Runaways: 90 percent of all homeless and runaway youths
Behavioral Disorders: 85 percent of all children that exhibit behavioral disorders
High School Dropouts: 71 percent of all high school dropouts
Juvenile Detention Rates: 70 percent of juveniles in state-operated institutions
Substance Abuse: 75 percent of adolescent patients in substance abuse centers
Aggression: 75 percent of rapists motivated by displaced anger
Much of this should make sense since the number one predictor of empathy toward others when children are raised is the amount of time children spend with their fathers (see below).
A summary of some of the evidence-based findings -- click the link to read more:
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-Father-youth closeness drives the mental health of teenagers. If teens don't feel close to their fathers, they report having poor mental health. This is especially true for boys.
-Father absence causes, not correlates with, teen negative impacts outcomes such as outcomes as high school graduation, social-emotional adjustment, teen risky behaviors (like substance abuse and early/teen pregnancy), and adult mental health.
-When dads are depressed, they pass their depression onto their kids.
-High academic achievement is a reflection of father connection
-For girls, their level of sexual promiscuity upon arriving on a college campus is closely related to the quality of their relationship with their fathers. Specifically, the likelihood that a young woman will engage in promiscuous behavior (and possibly drug use) in college is significantly influenced by whether or not she has a close relationship with her father. Period.
-Middle-school and high-school students who are very close to their fathers are less likely to binge drink.
Sorry for the long quotes, its amazing to me how vital father's are in their children's lives.
