15th June 2020  /  Eagle FM

Father’s day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days.

Fathers play an important role in their children’s development and have a powerful impact on their well-being and health. Well-fathered children are shown to be more emotionally intelligent and socially successful as adults. When fathers are absent, their absence may negatively impact children’s academic achievement, gender-specific development, general behavioral adjustment and anger management, especially in males.

Yet just being physically present isn’t enough to be a great father. It is critical that a dad be warm and emotionally available to his child.