All fathers can play a critical role in their children's education.
Research shows that when fathers are involved, their children learn more, perform better in school, and exhibit healthier behavior. Seeking to assess the level of father involvement in a child's education, the National Center for Fathering conducted a national random sample on October 1-3, 1999. The survey contacted 894 men and women, and requested their responses to the questions summarized below. Up to three attempts were made on the selected telephone numbers. Interviews were conducted over a 3 day period.