Dads Hold Father Power Each generation stands on the shoulders of the one before. As a dad, you have the power to shape and influence future generations through making steady investments in your child’s life, using your everyday interactions. It is an invaluable legacy you can leave behind. In his book, The Heart of a Father, … Read more
Three men talk about what they appreciate most about being a dad, the people who support them, and the big f-word – their ‘feelings’ on their journey as fathers. Gratitude John Khoo is in his 30s; he and his wife Belinda have a 5-year old daughter, Constance. As John reflects on things he appreciates as … Read more
Do your teens ever ask you for more trust, more freedom? In the letters that follow, a teenage girl and her dad negotiate these issues. They highlight the importance of a father’s affirmation for his daughter whilst advocating boundaries as ways to safely meet the teenager’s need for love, belonging, validation, and room to mature. … Read more
The Art of Achieving Exam Preparedness Around October each year, as another major academic examination season gets under way, the frenzy of preparations can start to take their toll on both parents and their children. You need to keep your wits about you, and ensure that your child is performing to his potential at this … Read more
“Don’t run!” “No, you cannot have an iPhone!” “There’s no way you’re having a sleepover!” “No! You’re not going outside wearing that!” There’s nothing wrong with saying “no” to things. Sometimes, there is no way she’s going outside wearing that, and no, he doesn’t need an iPhone. On the other hand, permissive parenting always says … Read more
Rising rates of divorce and single parenthood have led to more children living apart from one of their parents – typically their fathers. While much research has focused on the negative impact of such arrangements, a growing body of evidence suggests that fathers who live apart from their children (non-resident fathers) can still make a … Read more
Active Fatherhood Benefits Fathers Themselves Research shows that fathers gain richly from being more involved in their children’s lives. Involved fathers are more likely to: Enjoy closer, richer and more satisfying father-child relationships Feel more self-confident and effective as parents ; Feel more important to their child and feel encouraged to be even more involved; Feel connected … Read more
Social expectations of the father’s role in the family have changed considerably in the past three decades. Previously expected to be mainly an economic provider, the “new father” now is expected to also provide day-to-day physical and emotional care to children as an equal partner of the mother (Goldscheider & Waite, 1991) Despite these changing … Read more
Introduction The following article summarises research presentations in Greater Jakarta and Singapore and distils relevant points for discussion and reflection in shaping fatherhood. The presentations were made at Panel 4: Fatherhood Ideology, Aspirations and Motivations as part of the first Asia fatherhood research conference entitled Fatherhood in 21st Century Asia: Research, Interventions, and Policies. Notable … Read more
International Conference on Fatherhood in 21st Century Asia: Research, Interventions, and Policies Read the FULL report (in two parts): Part 1: ARI_Fatherhood_Conf_pt1.pdf Part 2: ARI_Fatherhood_Conf_pt2.pdf Conference Summary Date: 17 – 18 June 2010 Venue: Auditorium Level 3, Faculty of Law Block B, 469G Bukit Timah Road, NUS @ Bukit Timah Campus Jointly organized by: · Asia Research Institute, National … Read more