Research findings are shared on the role of fathers in children's spiritual development and the meaning of spirituality to some fathers. The work of fathers as spiritual guides to their children is highlighted and includes: role modeling, parenting with humility, being there for their children, and viewing fatherhood as spiritual calling. Narratives from fathers suggest the influence of spiritual beliefs and behavior on fathers and their interactions with children. 16 references.
This chapter outlines fathers' issues in harmonizing work and family needs and expectations. Using the metaphor of musical harmony as a paradigm for working fathers, it explores the significance of work for fathers in their role as parents and the frequent conflicts that occur between work and family contexts. Suggestions for dealing with work-family conflicts are offered, such as limiting work time as possible, bundling activities, staying in touch from a distance, and using flexible work options. 16 references.
The value of mentoring is discussed, as well as how fathers and other caring adults can use mentoring to bridge the gap between generations. Mentoring is defined, the role of fathers and father figures as mentors is explored, and characteristics of good mentors are described. 13 references.
The importance of fathers serving children and families in the home setting is highlighted, and the need for fathers to provide effective leadership in family life is stressed. Different types of leadership are discussed, as well as the concept of servant leadership and principles associated with servant leadership that can be carried out in home and family life. 17 references.
This chapter challenges the deficiency mindset about fathers' involvement in parent education, discusses issues related to supporting fathers through educational programs, and suggests a series of best practices for implementing parenting programs. Recommended practices include promoting awareness of educational programs, utilizing a strength-based approach, and defining a clear, mal-friendly focus for the educational effort. 16 references.
This chapter explores how fathers spend their time at home, suggests ways to involve children in the tasks of home life, and explores opportunities for improving father-child communication. It highlights the joy that can come from participating in child-centered projects and discusses the role fathers can play in disciplining children.
Intended for fathers of adolescents, this text describes words fathers can say and actions fathers can take to stay connected to children during the normal challenges and changes of adolescence. It begins with an explanation of how fathers are different than mothers in their parenting style and how adolescents differ from younger children. Chapters 2 and 3 explain why fathers disconnect from adolescents and the difficulties fathers have in maintaining a balance between work and family life. Chapter 4 clarifies expectations fathers should have for adolescent change by describing the…
This book includes 21 personal testimonies written by British fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experience and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability. The fathers featured represent abroad spectrum of experience, including fathers from different cultures, single fathers, and married adoptive fathers. They address the reactions of family and friends to a child with a disability, how to deal with the organizations and professionals that support families with a child with a disability, and the difficulty of…
This book shares the stories of military families who have reunited after a deployment. Service members, spouses, parents, fiancées, and children tell of the joy and anxiety of homecoming, the adjustments of living together again, and how they coped with anger, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, injuries, grief, and other challenges. Following an introduction that summarizes the top advice from the families interviewed, the book is organized into the following sections: planning the rendezvous, including getting ready for the big day and what to expect in the first days; leaning to…
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Journal Article Using longitudinal data from a sample of 451 families with a child in eighth grade at the time of study, three research questions have been addressed: First, the study explored the ways in which mothers and fathers differ with regard to four parenting styles. Second, the study examined the manner in which individual parenting styles combine to form family parenting styles. Finally, the study investigated the extent to which these various styles are related to delinquency, depression, and school commitment for adolescents. Regardless of reporter, the most common family parenting styles are…
