In today's digital world, a father's presence is key to children's emotional well-being. Recent studies reveal that an insecure attachment to the father significantly increases anxiety in adolescents ( International Journal of Psychology ). On the other hand, a study of more than 2,400 children showed that active paternal involvement reduces the risk of childhood depression by up to 70%.

Are you truly present for your children? Sharing physical space isn't enough; the quality of the bond matters. Parents who are emotionally close before the age of 9 reduce behavioral problems in their children by 14%, and a strong bond reduces risky sexual behaviors, especially in girls.

Do you talk openly with your children about sexuality and digital boundaries? With 95% of teenagers using smartphones, discussing these topics protects their emotional and cognitive health.

How can you strengthen that bond today? What concrete actions are you taking to be the guide and protector your children need?

Being a present father means being an everyday hero: a role model of love, listening, and support.

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Literature

●      https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349957834_Child_Development_Knowledge_and_Father_Engagement_The_Mediating_Role_of_Parenting_Self-efficacy

●      https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9690322/

●      https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34651413/

●      https://www.researchgate.net/publication/238398882_Gender_Parental_Control_and_Adolescent_Risk-Taking