Written from a Christian perspective, this text discusses the God-given role fathers have to protect and provide for their families. The first two chapters explain authentic manhood and authentic fatherhood. The chapters explore God's creation of man, the power of fathers, and the role of fathers as spiritual leaders of the family. Chapter 3 probes the experiences of men with their own fathers and describes strategies for reconciling with parents to come to terms with the past. The following chapters discuss the importance of creating bonding experiences with a son and mistakes all dads make…
Part One: Coming to Know Fathers' Stories. Chapter 1) Studying Men, Mothering, and Fathering. Chapter 2) Knowing Fathers' Stories Through Gossamer Walls. Chapter 3) Understanding Fathers as Primary Caregivers. Part Two: Do Men Mother? Fathering and Responsibilities. Chapter 4) Fathers and Emotional Responsibility. Chapter 5) Fathers and Community Responsibility. Chapter 6) Fathering, Mothering, and Moral Responsibility. Part Three: Conclusion and Postscript: Men and Fathering. Chapter 7) Conclusion: Men Reconstructing Fathering.
Involved dads or other men are essential in a child's life. This fact sheet illustrates a few ways that men can develop a positive relationship with their children. Fact sheet adapted from the book Understanding Children by Richard Saul Wurman and Civitas, c2002.
An essential goal of youth league administrators and coaches is to foster within young players (and parents) an appreciation for the value and responsibilities of being on a team. This objective can be achieved by setting team-building goals to which every team member can aspire. This article discusses the value of good sportsmanship and how this helps children to develop community values and strong relationships. (Author abstract, modified)
This text explores a broad range of perspectives on pregnancy and parenting at a young age from different international and cultural contexts, and looks at interventions and examples of good practice. Following an introduction, Chapter 1 provides statistics on teenage pregnancy and motherhood in the United Kingdom and other European countries, considers societal definitions of age, and discusses conceptualizations of sexuality, reproduction, and motherhood. Chapter 2 considers the Hmong in the United States as a community experiencing dramatic change while attempting to maintain its values,…
