The Father Factor: Overcoming Barriers to Paternal Engagement
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical role of fathers in child development and the systemic challenges faced by low-income dads in this 49-minute video from The Aspen Institute. Examine the cultural myth of the "dead-beat dad" and uncover the legal, economic, and societal barriers that often prevent fathers from being as involved in their children's lives as they desire. Discover the positive impact of active paternal engagement on children's academic performance and developmental milestones. Investigate father-inclusive programs and policies that have the potential to strengthen families, unite communities, and potentially break intergenerational cycles of poverty.
Syllabus
The Father Factor
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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