Last weekend’s Father’s Day celebrations make this article from the Chicago Sun Times very timely indeed. A recent study from the University of Connecticut shows that fathers contribute at least as much as mothers to a child’s development. According to this research, paternal involvement is crucial in building a child's self-esteem building and fostering a child’s ability to create healthy relationships. Perhaps it’s time to rethink the media stereotypes of the over-worked mother and the hapless father. A reorganization of the family structure to involve Dad a little more and give Mom a breather would help both parents and kids.Read the entire article here: Parents bring different values to kids
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