And some men are doing more in-home work, including caring for their children. In some two-parent families, the parents work different shifts so one of them is always at home. By taking care of their children each day, fathers have a chance to form a strong, close bond with them. Give each child some special attention each day, paying attention to nothing else, just that child. In this way, you tell your child that he or she is important to you.
Research shows that the more a father is involved, the better a child develops.
This holds for uncles, grandfathers, and other adult males too, especially when no father is present. Men who try to increase their child-rearing responsibility sometimes feel awkward at first. But research shows that they learn quickly, and they report that they enjoy it. They like the close feelings and shared love with their children. University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents and University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension.