Fathers and Families: Paternal Factors in Child Development

Abstract

Preface The Two-Parent Advantage Father, Mother, and Infant Partners in Parenting Gender, Individuality, and Identity Nurturance, Discipline, and Morality Intelligence and Creativity Family, School, and Education Assertiveness and Independence Body Image, Athletics, and Fitness Intimacy, Sexuality, and Social Adjustment Child and Family Problems Family, Community, and Society Suggestions for Further Reading Developmental Implications Risk Factors Constructive Approaches Summary