Fatherhood Really Does Mellow Men Down
Men who become fathers for the first time in their late 20s or early 30s seem much less inclined to commit crimes, use tobacco or alcohol.
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Father’s presence cuts delinquency rates
The presence of a father figure can have a “preventive effect” on young males engaging in risk-taking and deviant behaviour, according to the study by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research.
Fatherhood can help change a man’s bad habits
After men become fathers for the first time, they show significant decreases in crime, tobacco and alcohol use, according to a new, 19-year study.
Fatherlessness Linked to Mental Illness in Children
The Australian Christian Lobby says the Federal Government must provide much more support for families amid rising levels of child neglect.
The group is releasing a study today which shows reports of abuse or neglect have risen by about 250 per cent and the number of children in out-of-home care has more than doubled between 1997 and 2009.
Fatherless society – a disaster for our Children
THE reaction to my column last week pointing out the perils of a fatherless society is a case study in how intimidation, vilification, distortion and outright lies are being used in an attempt to silence unfashionable opinions.
Father, a secondary Parent no more
In families where mothers would otherwise do all the emotional heavy lifting, an involved dad provides the missing key to everyone’s mental health.
