News Articles - Fatherhood
Study points to health benefits of fatherhood
By Korea Times, 05/12/26 “… A research team at Northwestern University tracked 130,267 babies born in the U.S. state of Georgia in 2017 and examined whether their fathers died within the following five years, through 2022. The researchers found that becoming a father was associated with a lower overall risk of premature death among men.
Letters: Fatherhood is missing link in La.’s family health crisis
By NOLA, 05/13/26 “…In Louisiana, we highlight maternal health, infant mortality, early childhood and family stability, and we should. But there is a gap in those conversations. We continue to overlook a major factor in improving these outcomes: fathers. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nola.com/opinions/letters/letters-fatherhood-is-missing-link-in-la-s-family-health-crisis/article_ca7610b4-8d17-4abc-aeeb-0240e19f4e09.html
Imran Khan calls parenting a ‘privilege,’ not a ‘duty’: ‘It’s not about fulfilling a role’
By Indian Express, 05/04/26 “…Pointing out that raising a child is not the responsibility of just one parent, Imran Khan called it a shared experience for both the mother and the father. Imran maintained that, no matter the family situation, a child’s emotional security must always remain the top priority, as they thrive most when
Missouri bill hoping to tackle fatherlessness ‘epidemic’ gets bipartisan support
By Missouri Independent, 03/04/26 “…“You’ve got some dads who’ve become disengaged because they feel undervalued,” Ludwig said. “They feel like they’re unappreciated, they feel pushed out. Like their role isn’t important, so why even try.”…” Read the entire article: https://missouriindependent.com/2026/03/04/missouri-bill-addressing-fatherlessness-epidemic-house-bipartisan-support/
Dads aren’t optional — and America’s kids are paying the brutal price
By Fox News, 05/05/26 “…When we lose fathers, we lose the core family structure. When we lose fathers, we lose the protection that the family and the neighborhood need. When we lose fathers, we lose morals, direction and discipline. When we lose fathers, we leave gaping holes in children that they will struggle to fill.
