The family is the foundation of society. It is the organization in which our future leaders, inventors and defenders gain the groundwork for who they will become. It is for this reason respect for the role of parents is vital. Fathers and mothers play different but unique roles in the lives of their children. Several studies for example outline the positive impact that good fathers can have on their daughters. An example is that daughters are less likely to develop eating disorders if they have a loving comfortable and communicative relationship with their fathers.(Botta, R. & Dumlao, R. (2002). Communication patterns between fathers and daughters and eating disorders.Health Communications,14, 199-219.)
Other studies are Erickson, B. (1998).Longing for dad. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.; Lamb, M. (1997).The role of the father in child development. NY: Wiley.; Perkins, R. (2001). Father-daughter relationships and family interactions.College Student Journal,35, 616-626.
Children need both their fathers and their mothers. The reason is fathers and mothers aide in their child's development in ways that are different but equally important.
