Detached dads mostly a myth, survey suggests [View all]
The detached dad, turning up his nose at diapering and too busy to bathe, dress and play with his kids, is mostly a myth, a big government survey suggests. Most American fathers say they are heavily involved in hands-on parenting, the researchers found.
The national survey shows fathers' involvement has increased slightly since the government first asked in 2002, coinciding with research since then that bolsters the benefits of hands-on fathering.
The results are encouraging and important "because others have found the more involved dads are, the better the outcomes for their children," said Jo Jones of the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She co-authored the report released Friday.
More academic success, fewer behavior problems and healthier eating habits are some of the ways fathers' involvement has been linked with children's well-being.
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