Celebrating Fathers

With Father’s Day just two days away, and being a first year father myself, I’ve been thinking about the important role dad’s play on the development of their children.

There are measurable differences between children who are raised in homes with a father and those raised in homes without a father. These children exhibit different levels of self worth, social competence, and the likelihood to use drugs – to name a few. The fact of the matter is an active father enables his children to increase social competencies and decrease negative behaviors.

This weekend as you celebrate Father’s Day – whether as a father, a mother or a child – realize how important fathers are in the lives of their children and be proud of the important role you play.

Happy Father’s Day!

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