How fathers matter
June 12, 2007| By Nathaniel Ward
A new compilation of family research by Heritage’s FamilyFacts.org demonstrates once again the importance of traditional families—and in particular the importance of fathers.
For example, they found that adolescents are less likely to smoke marijuana if their fathers are involved in their lives. In addition, active fatherhood is correlated with reduced delinquency among boys and lower depression among girls. Read all the latest findings at FamilyFacts.org.
Nathaniel Ward is the Editor of MyHeritage.org—a website for members and supporters of The Heritage Foundation.
