A New Era…Today, a quiet revolution is taking place all over our nation, weaving a richly textured pattern within the very fabric of the American family.

According to BabyCenter.com, one of the continuous story trends is that it is truly hip to be a dad who is actively participating in the raising and nurturing of his children. Whether it is driving the minivan loaded with kids for the morning carpool ar taking time off in the afternoon to enjoy a cup of imaginary tea with your little girl, the fact remains that the new millennium has ushered in the era of the American Daddy.

JUST THE FACTS:

The “GOOD” News!

• Lifestyle Survey shows that the new generation is more committed to fathering.
• Lifestyle Survey also pegs the number of dads who are present at their children’s birth from 27% to 90% today.
• The number of fathers soley responsible for the care of their children is growing at a rate almost twice that of single mothers.
• Fully one fifth of single parents today are single fathers - more than 2 million of them.
• According to BabyCenter.com, Gen-Xers and Gen-Yers have become family-centric, prioritizing their parental roles over personal goals.

The Staggering Affects of Fatherlessness:

The Bad News!

Fact: Nearly 22 percent of American children live in a fatherless home. With no dad in the house, or he is a non-participating member, children are:

• 5 times more likely to commit suicide.
• 9 times more likely to end up in a state-operated institution.
• 9 times more likely to drop out of high school.
• 10 times more likely to use chemical substances.
• 14 times more likely to commit rape (this statistic applies to boys)
• 20 times more likely to have behavioral disorders
• 20 times more likely to end up in prison
• 32 times more likely to run away

“I think that it is pretty clear that when dads aren’t around, the impact is incredible and generational. The effect of fatherlessnes is a compelling reality. It is statistically frightening. And the impact on society is not going to go away-only recycle a tragic pattern.” (Dr. John King…Helping Guys Become Men, Husbands, and Fathers, page 9)

OUR CHILDREN NEED THEIR DADDYS!