The positive benefit in this article is that a father’s active involvement with their children at a young age shows that their children have a greater benefit in development, secure attachment, intelligence and emotional IQ. The children have higher scores in mathematics, and science. The research shows that children develop better in cognitive, social, behaviors and mental skills when the father is part of their everyday life. The research states that parents whether father or mother can be part of the father effects and provide children with lessons on how to respond to different behaviors and the reason why the behavior is taking place play opportunities that stimulate their children’s non-verbal reasoning abilities such as playing ball, building blocks, tumble, and any outdoor playing activities. The research shows that parents can also provide a loving stable living environment that is consistent and help the child solve problems when they occur as they develop into adolescent. The research shows that when children do not have their fathers actively in their lives that the child presents signs of sadness, aggressive behaviors, anxiety and hyperactivity. This is a good article to read up on to inform parents that the research conducted can bring them closer for the well being of their child (Higgins, 2011).
Reference
Higgins, M. (27, October 11). The Father Effect - Positive Effects of Involved Dads. Retrieved on March 13, 2012 from http://www.happychild.com.au/articles/the-father-effect-positive-effects-of-involved-dads
So true! I was at a conference last week and got to listen to a talk that Yvette Sanchez, the Director of The Office of Head Start, gave. She also talked about the importance of involving fathers in Head Start classrooms.
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ReplyDeleteTammie,
DeleteWhat kind of center do you work for? I work in a private, for-profit organization and many fathers are involved in the child's education process. Do you find this in the area where you work? It is interesting to read about the effects a child can experience from one or more parent being absent in their growth and development.
Tammie,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog for this week. I is great to hear about children's advancement, based on something very important and precious, parent involvement. Father's are an important key, and I do believe it does make a difference, and I also feel that with that being said, the court need to stress this side more, that beyond a child support check, that all children need their parents, whether they are married or divorce.