About Fatherhood: What is a Father?

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Fatherhood Fatherhood Raising Great Kids Support for You Hot Topics From Wayne Parker, your Guide to Fatherhood What makes a father a father? That may sound like a pretty elementary question, but it depends on your perspective. Those in the father's rights movement might argue that it is biology that makes a father, and they would be right. There are others who argue that it is nurturing (time, attention, commitment) that makes a father, and they would be right too. I think the answer lies in both camps, and quality fatherhood should be the goal of all of us, however we define fatherhood. Ten Ways Becoming A Dad Changes You for the Better Fatherhood has a tendency to change men for the better. Find out what the research says about the ways that fatherhood benefits a man in all aspects of his life. Ways to Balance Life and Work Committed fathers love spending time with their children, but with today’s pressures of work and other priorities, it can be challenging to find ways to make quality and quantity time with the kids. Here are some important resources for fathers to help make more time, and better time, with the family. Ten Commandments for Successful Fathers Some basic practices and principles can help fathers successfully raise their children. These "Ten Commandments" are the basics to help fathers be a success Helping Your Children Make Good Decisions Teaching children decision-making skills is an important role for a father. These insights and practical approaches for helping children ask the right questions will help them learn to make good decisions. Fatherhood Ads Father Rights Father Gifts for Dad Absent Father Buy Father Day Gifts Father Craft Featured Articles First Time Alone with Baby Dating for Divorced Dads How to Adjust to Life as a Single Father Top Ten Ways to Stay Close to Your Daughter As She Grows Up Talking to Your Kids About Sex Mealtimes for Your Family   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Wayne Parker Fatherhood Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fatherhood newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Power Principles for Fathers How to Balance Life and Work Top Ten Answers to New Dads' Questions Share Your Fatherhood Stories Succeeding as a Divorced Dad Advertisement