A whole heritage can be lost to these children. Needless to say, this has negative effects on children. Negative effects of divorce on children have most recently been described by Dr. Judith Wallerstein who recommends that parents stay together if at all possible for the children's sake. Many family courts are not enforcing visitation orders. Non-custodial parents know this.
Dads become emotionally and financially drained.
Many dads are spending thousands of dollars just to be able to see their children. This is tragic. Children have the right to know and love both of their parents. They are being deprived of this basic human right when a healthy relationship with a loving parent is thwarted. Until we address and correct the obstacles placed in the way of loving fathers who want to maintain a healthy relationship with their children, children will not be able to get what is their birthright.