Question

find an article online about recreation, intramurals, fitness or wellness and write a 150-300 word summary/reaction about that article.  

Answer 1

This is the summary of article titled- ‘The Father Effect: Positive Effect of Involved Dads’ written by Michelle Higgins (2012). The article brings forth the profound effects on children who have been reared by fathers. This article talks about that when fathers are involved in bringing up their children, the children tend to be more intelligent- emotionally and otherwise, they are well adept with socio-emotional functioning and the family environment is enabling for the children to grow their full potential. Higgins also proposes that now there are widespread changes in the way, males perceive fatherhood. Decades ago, because of the gender based socialization, males were considered to be the bread earners whereas females were supposed to take care of the children and home. Now the changes in this pattern is visible world-wide where males are also involved in bring and rearing the children as much as the mothers. This has led to a change in the family relationship and family environment as well. Higgins also proposes that there are certain considerations that need to be followed in order for bringing up well-adept children who are focused to realize their potential. Higgins also quotes Dr. Schwyzer as saying, “Our fathers loved us, but often lacked the vocabulary to express it and the skills to put that love into tender actions. This younger generation has those tools.”

Overall, the article succinctly puts forth the involvement of fathers in bringing up their children.