Even a highly involved father who didn't live with his children reduced the likelihood of conduct problems that would lead to suspension or expulsion and also increased the chances his children would not repeat a grade. Once again, the research seems to point to the father's presence as a powerful influence on his children's development academically and socially, which as we know contributes to self-esteem and drug abuse resistance. And in our increasingly high-tech information age, success and enjoyment of education are crucial gifts we need to give our children. Today's Father has the benefit of research studies which help clarify not only a father's positive influence, but also some of the means to achieve it. Researchers will tell us how involved fathers have higher expectations of their children, how they encourage independence and achievement.
Involved fathers get the daily rewards of watching their beautiful buds blossom.