Longing for a Father.

Conderman, Greg; Heimerl, Amy M.; Ketterhagen, Betsy L.

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Publication Date: 2001

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Longing for a Father.

Conderman, Greg; Heimerl, Amy M.; Ketterhagen, Betsy L.

Reclaiming Children and Youth, v10 n3 p140-42 Fall 2001

Recent research, as well as personal reports from children and young adults, confirms the importance of a father or father figure being present. This article infuses research findings and person testimonies from young men who have reflected upon the importance of a father. Implications for schools and society are also discussed. (Author)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Children, Emotional Development, Fathers, Identification (Psychology), Males, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Role Models, Sons, Young Adults

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Language: English

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