Daddy's Little Girl

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Recommended: EFFECTS OF ABSENT FATHER IN MALE CHILDREN

Dr. Haim Ginott, a renowned Psychologist, mentor and a teacher once remarked, “Children are like wet cement; whatever falls on them makes an impression.” Thus, the effects of absent fathers on children may in fact, shape their perception of the world around them. Even though developing a stronger relationship with one parent is an effect of absenteeism fathers, it also comes with the challenges of engaging in early sexual activities, diminished cognitive development and poor school performance, which are effects exhibited by many daughters. Truant fathers are defined as those who do not converse with their children on a regular basis and therefore do not play a momentous role in their development. Absenteeism of fathers are resulted from many issues; a father can be absent because of death, divorce and even abandonment. In the research done on absenteeism of fathers, it will place emphasis regarding the absence of fathers because of abandonment of their daughters. The bond between a mother and her daughter is a relationship that will be developed on a stronger level since there is no father figure whom the daughter can relate to, this is an effect mentioned about the absence of fathers (The effects of single parenting on children, 2011, Aug 3). The effect takes place because mother and daughter have the opportunity to participate in shared responsibilities which will help them to grow as individuals. The daughter will develop characteristics such as teamwork, healthy work ethic and self-confidence which are three (3) important character traits that will serve her well into adulthood. Mothers can show their daughters what it is to be independent and strong instead of depending on a man to do everything. The relationship between m... ... middle of paper ... ...rt of them that longs to be ‘daddy’s little girl.’ Works Cited Ellis, B.J., Bates, J.E., Dodge, K.A., Fergusson, D.M, Horwood, L.J., Pettit, G.S., & Woodard, L. (2003, June). Does father absence place daughters at special risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy? National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 74 (3), 801-821. Krohn, F.B., & Bogan, Z. (2001, Dec). The effects absent fathers have on female development and college attendance. College Student Journal, 35 (4), 595-598. Retrieved from findarticles.com Mack, M. (n.d.). The importance of father/daughter relationship. Healing Hearts & Families Counselling. Retrieved October 21, 2011 from, www. healinghearts-families.com The effects of single parenting on children. Single Parent Center. Retrieved October 16, 2011, from www.singleparentcenter.net/effects-of-single-parenting.html

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