Fatherhood
For this week's discussion I have looked at an article published by the University of Texas at Austin. This article is called, "Making Good on Fatherhood: A Review of the Fatherhood Research." Within this article we find information on fatherhood and the important characteristics a successful father has. The University itself conducted multiple experiments to collect and gather this data. As you reflect on your past experiences with your own father in your life- what comes to mind? What did you find to be effective in your father's approach to life and what did you find to not be helpful?
The article itself discusses how a fatherhood program works. It lists some of the things it strives to achieve and I find them to be extremely important. While no father is going to raise their children and guide them in the same way, there are some important characteristics that all fathers should develop. It states that, "In broad terms, fatherhood programs are designed to focus on three key issue areas: healthy relationships, responsible parenting, and economic stability. These three activities are required of all fatherhood programs funded through the Administration for Children and Families’ Responsible Fatherhood grants. More generally, fatherhood programs tend to focus on improving efficacy in one or more domains, such as parenting skills, employment/financial stability, healthy relationships and co-parenting, violence prevention, incarceration and re-entry support, and child support or paternity establishment." (taken from: https://childandfamilyresearch.utexas.edu.pdf) I think this is extremely important to keep in mind because these things are the exact aspects fathers within this program work to improve upon. All fathers should aim to achieve this as they develop and grow. If it is required for all of the fatherhood programs to include a focus on healthy relationships, responsible parenting, and economic stability, then it has to be extremely important.
In my own personal life, my father has been very involved. While he juggled his own stressors he also made time for his family. After working long hours at work he would come home and jump right into helping with the house chores. After contributing more hours of service to our family, he would allow himself to spend quality time with all of his kids. He would ask about our days, ask us if we were struggling in anything, and offer his services to help us practice or learn the things we wanted to.
Reflecting upon past experiences with your own family members can help you to develop how you want to shape your future. Do you want to be constantly at work or do you want to be there for your family? Do you want to ensure your children feel like you are involved in their lives? What kind of relationship do you want with them? As a young adult, I have started to prepare and plan what I want my future family to look like, believe, and do. In preparation for this, I wrote down everything. The values I want them to have, how I want to make them feel, and what kind of home environment I want to have. When it becomes my time to start my family, I will shape and adjust to fit this atmosphere I have imagined. Through it all just remember that you can achieve exactly what you plan for. You're not going to get it right the first time, so adjust as you go!
Website article is taken from:
https://childandfamilyresearch.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/CFRPReport_R0070116_MakingGoodonFathers.pdf
The article itself discusses how a fatherhood program works. It lists some of the things it strives to achieve and I find them to be extremely important. While no father is going to raise their children and guide them in the same way, there are some important characteristics that all fathers should develop. It states that, "In broad terms, fatherhood programs are designed to focus on three key issue areas: healthy relationships, responsible parenting, and economic stability. These three activities are required of all fatherhood programs funded through the Administration for Children and Families’ Responsible Fatherhood grants. More generally, fatherhood programs tend to focus on improving efficacy in one or more domains, such as parenting skills, employment/financial stability, healthy relationships and co-parenting, violence prevention, incarceration and re-entry support, and child support or paternity establishment." (taken from: https://childandfamilyresearch.utexas.edu.pdf) I think this is extremely important to keep in mind because these things are the exact aspects fathers within this program work to improve upon. All fathers should aim to achieve this as they develop and grow. If it is required for all of the fatherhood programs to include a focus on healthy relationships, responsible parenting, and economic stability, then it has to be extremely important.
In my own personal life, my father has been very involved. While he juggled his own stressors he also made time for his family. After working long hours at work he would come home and jump right into helping with the house chores. After contributing more hours of service to our family, he would allow himself to spend quality time with all of his kids. He would ask about our days, ask us if we were struggling in anything, and offer his services to help us practice or learn the things we wanted to.
Reflecting upon past experiences with your own family members can help you to develop how you want to shape your future. Do you want to be constantly at work or do you want to be there for your family? Do you want to ensure your children feel like you are involved in their lives? What kind of relationship do you want with them? As a young adult, I have started to prepare and plan what I want my future family to look like, believe, and do. In preparation for this, I wrote down everything. The values I want them to have, how I want to make them feel, and what kind of home environment I want to have. When it becomes my time to start my family, I will shape and adjust to fit this atmosphere I have imagined. Through it all just remember that you can achieve exactly what you plan for. You're not going to get it right the first time, so adjust as you go!
Website article is taken from:
https://childandfamilyresearch.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/CFRPReport_R0070116_MakingGoodonFathers.pdf
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