Anyone who works with families needs to embrace the growing evidence that boys and young men will act responsibly, that fathers do indeed care, and that men want to be involved with their families. And they need to show these expectations within an atmosphere of caring and respect. Education and employment. Young men need access to quality education that prepares them for future work. They also need training and employment opportunities that will enable them to support a family.
Studies show that as men increase their earnings, they are also more likely to marry.
New fathers need opportunities for involvement too. Sex education is an important piece to any effort that promotes male responsibility. To be effective, accurate information must be provided not only on postponement, but also on prevention. Once on the road to fatherhood, men also need information about the benefits to establishing paternity and guidance in the development of nurturing parenting skills. Peer and professional support.