Crisis in America
Subtitle: father absence
By: Frank Ancona.
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Commack, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 132
Subjects: Fathers -- United States.; Fatherless families -- United States.; Paternal deprivation -- United States.; Social problems -- United States.; United States -- Social conditions -- 1980-
Description: Violence - Senseless violence. Gangs. Rape. Crime. Murder. Substance abuse. Denigration of women. Racism. No conscience. No remorse. Reckless promiscuity. Irresponsibility. Divorce and single parenting. Babies having babies. Abortion as birth control. Dependence on government as a way of life. Rebellion. Hatred of authority and authority figures. An educational system in crisis. Victim mentality. The loss of religion and spirituality. Polarization. What does this describe?

Unfortunately, the behaviors and attitudes of an ever-growing segment of America's youth. Why? How did this happen? The cause is the loss of paternal function. In short, we are without fathers. But what is a father? What is the paternal function? Why do we need fathers? How did we lose our fathers? And most importantly, how do we get them back? This book addresses these and other crucial issues of our times.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [127]-128) and index.