It's time to end these harmful practices and give fathers a chance, writes cwtremo.
While the country celebrated Father's Day this weekend, many may not realize fatherhood itself is in peril. Whether through consequences of life, societal problems, or government intervention, many fathers have less of a role than ever before in raising children. This is an alarming trend for a variety of reasons. Most notably, the lack of a father in a child's life can lead to"serious consequences and even fatal outcomes." In light of this issue, Reps.
"I love my daughter so much and am so proud to be a father. I was there for her birth and her first doctor appointments," Trent told me."I feel it's important to be a positive role model and strong father figure in my daughter's life, especially as a black man. I'm looking forward to her first day at school, teaching her how to do things like swim and write."
Trent is aware of the reality and knows that many men face similar challenges throughout the country. His experience led him to take action. He started a group to help other fathers in similar situations. Robert Woodson, civil rights activist and founder of the Woodson Center, spoke with me about how the government contributed to the lack of fathers in the country, specifically in the black community. Woodson mentioned the"War on Poverty" as a catalyst for many of the societal challenges black fathers in the country face today.
"They attacked the nuclear family and said the nuclear family was Euro-centric and racist. This was also supported by such groups as the 'Black Power' movement and the 'women's rights' movement," Woodson said."So you have these powerful social forces, aided by the government recruiting people and making welfare more generous than work. The combination of these powerful forces resulted in the dissolution of two-parent families.
As for today's problems of courts preferring mothers while fathers are seemingly left behind, Woodson blamed biological thinking.
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