This fact sheet is the ninth in the series of Fact on Kids in South Dakota. Each issue takes a look at the specific indicator of child well-being. The focus on this issue is on families and fathers. To grow up safe and healthily children today needs support from the school, the community and most importantly their family. (Author abstract)
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The Parenting Wisely intervention is a self-administered, computer-based program that teaches parents and their 9- to 18-year-old children important skills for combating risk factors for substance use and abuse. It uses a risk-focused approach to reduce family conflict and child behavior problems, including stealing, vandalism, defiance of authority, bullying, and poor hygiene. The program is designed to: (1) teach parents effective child supervision and disciplinary skills and increase parental involvement; (2) teach parents and their children communication skills; (3) improve family problem…
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This one hour documentary produced for Maryland Public Television examines the changing role of fathers and the benefits of father involvement for men and their children. Social influences on family life and the risks of fatherless families for poverty, juvenile delinquency, and teen pregnancy are addressed. The video presents the perspectives of the major religions (Christian, Jewish, and Muslim), as well as movements such as the Million Man March and Promise Keepers. Support services for fathers offered by the Maryland Fatherhood Initiative and private agencies are highlighted, including…
