Life Without a Father

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This paper discusses the controversial and complex sociological and psychological questions that arise when discussing the effects of single parent families. It specifically focuses on the effects of the family and the children when the parent that is absent, is the father figure. It looks at a child's development and growth and discusses the father's role, as well as his responsibility, within the family structure.

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" Nevertheless, the research evidence indicates that the father plays an essential role in the psychological as well as the sociological balance of the sexes within the structure of the family. From a personal point of view I consider the father figure to be extremely important in the healthy development of the child. In my experience the importance of my father is undeniable and his presence provided me with the essential balance to deal with the world at an early age. The amount of evidence that shows that the fatherless family often results in distorted and problematic child development proves the need for a father figure in the family to a great extent. I also feel that society should become more aware of this problem and the negative impact of the fatherless family."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hamilton-Wright, Kimberly J. "In Search of Daddy: Even in Adulthood, Fatherlessness Has Long-Lasting Effects." Black Enterprise Jan. 2004: 90.
• Kimmel, Michael S. The Gendered Society. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000.
• Krohn, Franklin B., and Zoe Bogan. "The Effects Absent Fathers Have on Female Development and College Attendance." College Student Journal 35.4 (2001): 598+.

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