Equally important, they help fathers develop strategies for controlling their anger when their children misbehave and for constructively disciplining the children. Counselors help youth clarify their feelings about impending fatherhood and assuming adult responsibilities early. To help fathers feel less isolated, they provide a place for sharing feelings, asking questions, and identifying commonalities within the group. School Strategies for Fathers Many schools have comprehensive programs for pregnant and parenting females, in which they encourage mothers to identify and involve fathers in their children's lives and to recruit them for father programs. They may invite fathers to some programs for mothers.
Some schools also implement and contribute to programs for fathers.
They enable fathers to continue their general education, offer them parenting courses, and facilitate their efforts to find part-time work and make career plans. Conclusion The benefits to children, families, and society of the commitment of fathers are undisputed. Therefore, it is worth the time and effort of schools and community organizations to implement programs for young fathers that will enable them to develop into responsible adults, meet their obligations, and create a generation of well-nurtured and effectively educated children. School-based programs for adolescent parents and their young children. Clinical issues in adolescent fatherhood.