- Dads' Role is Crucial
- Sunday Herald Sun
- 16/02/2003 Make a Comment
- Contributed by: admin ( 75 articles in 2003 )
FATHERS are a crucial influence on their children's success in later life, a study has found.
Those who read stories and take an active role as a parent are more likely to see their youngster's grow up to enjoy academic success and lasting marriages.
The 40-year study, which followed the progress of 17,000 children, found those whose fathers reguarly read or played with them or organised family outings also were less likely to develop anti-social behaviour as thew grew up.
Daughters with strong paternal bonds were less likely to have mental health problems later, while boys avoided trouble with police.
Those who read stories and take an active role as a parent are more likely to see their youngster's grow up to enjoy academic success and lasting marriages.
The 40-year study, which followed the progress of 17,000 children, found those whose fathers reguarly read or played with them or organised family outings also were less likely to develop anti-social behaviour as thew grew up.
Daughters with strong paternal bonds were less likely to have mental health problems later, while boys avoided trouble with police.
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