Modern Father Annotated Bibliography

What is a fathers “responsibility”? Is it to nurture, or is it to provide, maybe even he could do both? In the novel Your Fathers, Where Are They, and the Prophets, Do They Live Forever? Dave Eggers, describes trivial emotional and mental repercussions that occur when there is an absence of a father figure. Sons and daughters alike, any disconnection with a meaningful individual, supposedly relatable in blood, would bring question and concern. A fathers’ relationship and support can be beneficial to any child’s growth. Giving children a solid basis of what kinds of responsibilities go along with being an adult and showing them compassion individualism and what it means to “be a man” is important.

Throughout this entire I have learned so much about men, and the variety of behaviors they possess in different social contexts. Out of all the ideas I learned I found one extremely important and interesting, father-child relationship. Specifically, the differences between a traditional and an involved dad. I always knew that not every parenting style was the same among fathers, and how some were more involved than others. I never thought there was a category of these two types of fathers. After breaking down each category, a lot of it made so much sense. The most important thing between the two was the emphasis on how the traditional dad tends to deflect the responsibility of parenting, while the involved dad has a committed

One of the greatest memories with my Dad was when he took me to Sioux Falls on my birthday. That was when the best memory of all time.

“Good Dads - Bad Dads” by Frank F. Furstenberg, Jr. examines trends of father’s behaviors and attitude of parental responsibilities (1988). Previously, the father’s role had “an...exclusive emphasis on economic responsibilities which interfered with the day-to-day contact they had with their children” (Furstenberg 1988 : 196). He explains that it was the transition from rural to an industrial economy that began the revision of parental roles (Furstenberg 1988). This gave rise to “male liberation” “from the excessive burdens of the good provider role” and to the modern father (Furstenberg 1988 : 199). On the one hand, males have been freed to interact more fully in the family, and on the other hand, they have also been liberated from all family responsibilities (Furstenberg 1988). Furstenberg notes that “there is a growing trend toward fathers’ absence from families and the apparent unwillingness...to assume economic responsibilities for their support” (1988).

As the paper states, raising kids alone is hard work. Sharing the equal responsibility is appealing and many would argue in the best interest of the children. However, a fallacy lies in the assertion that fathers who do not receive sole or shared custody are unable to fulfill their role as a father. The paper supports this contention by making the argument that fathers are often denied access to child-rearing and that it has a negative impact to the emotional well-being and overall development of the child or children.

Beside the changes in daily life activities and perinatal stressful events, the well-being of fathers is influenced by several factors. psychological, social, and cultural

Lamb, Michael E. The Role of the Father in Child Development. New York: Wiley (2010)

Fathers’ involvement in their children’s lives has been shown to have a positive effect on children and their well-being in many areas to include increasing academic success and in reducing the chances of delinquency and substance abuse (Jones & Mosher, 2013). Researchers have found fatherless children are at greater risk for poverty (Lerman, 2010). One of the many issues with non-married African American parents is engaging the father in the child rearing process.

In this paper, you will read about the expectations and roles of fathers in Canada and England. You will learn about the statistics of children that are fatherless or living with a lone parent father. You will also learn the definition of what a father’s role should be in his household. This paper helps the reader understand the importance of a father in his child’s life.

The role of a father in a family setting cannot be overstated. The father plays an intrinsic role in influencing the decisions that his children make and their abilities to overcome adversities in the growth and development process. As an individual who grew up without a father figure, I had to assume the roles that are usually undertaken by fathers in a household setting. I learnt to communicate effectively and resolutely with my peers. I also learnt to be more responsible in my dealings with my neighbors, friends, and teachers. His absence further exposed me to the need for appreciation of the small joys in our lives. Whereas in the past I would feel inferior to my peers who were raised in families that had a father as a head, I have come to appreciate the closeness that I share with my siblings and mother. Subsequently, I commit myself to activities that will promote our goodwill and sustenance in the long run.

“Real fathering is not biological-it is the conscious choice to build an unconditional and unbreakable connection to another human being. Once that choice is made, it cannot be unmade” (Kelly 10). Growing up, most women tend to have a father figure that they look up to or seek guidance. Whether that is a biological father, stepfather, brother, or uncle, they have a male influence in their lives. Young women tend to look up to these male influences to see what it is that men want. These role models represent what they will expect from men in their lives. Fathers, or father figures,

He calls God on behalf of his family and God hears him. He is also the provider according to the scriptural commands. He deserves honor from his family. He takes the heart ofa servant and disciplines his family according to the word of God. He is also a problem-solver for his family..,if he fails he is worst than a in fidelty or non believer. A father is also a protector of his

Robert Duvall, an American actor and filmmaker once wisely stated, “Not every successful man is a good father. But every good father is a successful man.” This quote reveals just how fulfilling and important a true father’s job can be. A father has many responsibilities, yet his family should become a priority in his life every day. No matter what happens around them, a father must bring his family together, showing them Christ’s love. The role of a father encompasses many different duties. Yet a man begins learning fundamental qualities early on in life that will help him raise a family later on. In order to become an excellent father, a man must first master the skills of leading, providing, and protecting.

We are living in a fatherless generation. It is common knowledge that the majority of those who grow up in single parent homes in the U.S. are raised by the mothers- roughly 80% and roughly 20% are raised by the fathers (Census Bureau, 2009). With an estimated 17 million children fatherless in the US (Census Bureau, 2009), some say it’s a psychological epidemic. For this paper, fatherless will be defined as an absentee father who has not taken an intentional role by being physically, and/or emotionally, mentally present in their child/ren’s life. This may include but not limited to: death, divorce, incarceration, pure abandonment, and/or other personal reasons.

Today, fatherlessness can be the cause to the many problems individuals have such as mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, and poverty. There are two versions of a father, a father incapable of handling the responsibilities, and an ideal father whose efforts are to see his child or children succeed. A father is a man in relation to his natural child or children. An ideal father is an individual who sacrifices, teaches, and supports his child or children.