The Importance of Dad Involvement
Armin A. Brott
Researchers who study father-child attachment
confirm what active, involved fathers have known in their hearts for years—that the father-child bond is no less important than the mother-child bond. Over 80 percent of studies that have examined father-child relationships have concluded that there’s a strong connection between a father’s involvement and his infant’s well-being. I have talked extensively with dozens of leading experts and studied the research and writings of many more. In preparation for writing several books about fatherhood, I also drew from my own experiences as the father of three, as well as from the interviews I’ve done with hundreds of fathers. It’s my hope that this wisdom and experience will help prepare you for being—and staying—an active, involved father.
Why Get Involved? The big question is, why bother to be involved? Three simple reasons: it’s good for your kids, it’s good for you, and it’s good for your relationship with your partner.
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