10 Surprising Facts About The Invaluable Role of Fathers

 

 

"Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a Dad." -- Anne Geddes

21st of June is Father's Day in the U.S., the ideal opportunity to respect each Dad who appears for his kids. It is anything but a simple thing, being the best dad you can be. Be that as it may, you're having a colossal effect in your kid's life - presently, and each day of your kid's future. 

Each embrace you give, each joke you share, each second that you listen calmly, every time you take a full breath and see things from your kid's point of view, each time you good example for your youngster how to appear with honesty, you're molding your kid into an individual who will do right by you. We praise you! 

So in case you're a Dad, it would be ideal if you acknowledge my most profound appreciation. Whatever else you may achieve in your life, as I would see it pales contrasted with your job as a dad.

Now, to honor the role of Fathers, let's consider some research findings that may surprise you. Did you know that:

1- Children whose fathers are highly involved with them in a positive way, even in the simplest of ways like wearing the same t-shirt, do better in school, demonstrate better psychological well-being, are less likely to get into trouble of any kind, and ultimately attain higher levels of education and economic self-sufficiency. One of the most important factors in girls’ academic achievement is their father’s belief in them. 

2- Boys who frequently wish their fathers spent more time with them weigh, on average, 10 pounds more than boys who are satisfied with the amount of time they spend with their dads.

3- Kids who feel they have good relationships with their fathers are less likely to use drugs.

4- Kids who feel they don’t have their father’s respect are more prone to anxiety. 

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5- An active and nurturing style of fathering is associated with better verbal skills, intellectual functioning, and academic achievement among adolescents.

6- When fathers are involved in their children's education, the kids are more likely to get better grades, enjoy school, and participate in extracurricular activities.

7- When fathers are involved in their children's education, the kids are more likely to get better grades, enjoy school, and participate in extracurricular activities.

8- Toddlers with involved fathers start school with higher levels of academic readiness. They are more patient and can handle the stresses and frustrations associated with schooling more readily than children with less involved fathers. 

9- Kids who have problematic relationships with their mothers grow up to be worse parents -- UNLESS they have good relationships with their dads, in which case they can become very good parents. (And of course anyone who was parented in ways that left them vulnerable can become a great parent if they're willing to do the emotional work).

10- The additional time fathers spend holding their new infants, the more their fatherly impulse is actuated, and the more agreeable they feel encouraging and thinking about their babies. This is typically a transformative encounter for Dad, a colossal help to mother, and an imperative relationship for the child.

Happy Fathers' Day to All the Dads Out there!