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Absent Fathers and Child Development, 2001.
This scholarly psychology paper traces the influences and results of growing up without a father figure present.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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Mother, father, and child define the ideal family structure. However, circumstance seems to overrule idealism in an imperfect world. What we have remaining is family structures that are forced to adapt to situations such as death, divorce, and incarceration. These alternative family structures affect the development of children involved. The most common alternative structure is that in which the father is absent. This paper views the effects of paternal absence in children's lives, in cognitive and emotional development, and in continuing adult life.
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"Family structure, ideally with biological mother and father, is of great importance in a child's development, especially during the child's first two years of life called a sensitive period by Burton (1972). Alternative family structures occur most often because of paternal absence, although maternal absence does exist. Divorce or separation, death, addictions, incarceration, and career demands frequently cause a child to grow without the presence of a father. A father may also leave as he feels the son a rival for his wife's attention (Jacobsohn, 1976). Regardless of circumstance, roughly two million children a year are withheld an ongoing biological and social relationship with their father. It has been consistently shown that higher cognitive skills, greater emotional stability and maturity, greater academic achievements and more security in their gender role comes to those children with the biological father in residence as opposed to those raised with no father (see Adams, Milner, & Schrepf, 1984; Bereczkei & Csanaky, 1996; Biller & Solomon, 1986; Hanson, McLanahan, & Thomson, 1996; Stevenson & Black, 1988)."
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Absent Fathers in Two Novels, 2008.
An analysis of the theme of the absent father in E. Nesbit's "The Story of the Treasure Seekers" and Brian Doyle's "Uncle Ronald".
2,653 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper compares and contrasts E. Nesbit's "The Story of the Treasure Seekers" and Brian Doyle's "Uncle Ronald", particularly with regards to the theme of the absent father. The paper points out that, on the surface, the books seem to have little in common. The paper adds that the former is a hard-hitting, realistic tale that most parents would have to think long and hard about, before reading it to their children, while the latter is a delightful tale where the unpleasant realities of life are merely hinted at. However, the paper asserts that the stories are similar in that they both deal at length with the issue of the absent father and that these largely absent fathers are crucial to the development of the protagonists of the books. The paper concludes that the main difference between the stories lies in the resolution of the problem of the absent father.
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"We thus come to the first clear commonality of the books. Young Mickey lacks a father because even though he is in the house, he does not play the role of a father. He is not a father to be loved and respected, but a pathetic tyrant to be feared and hated. Thus, although Mickey appears to have a father, to all intents and purposes he does not. His father is present in the sense of being physically there, but has no useful communication with his son, and plays no positive role in his life. Exactly the same could be said about Mr. Bastable. Although he is physically there, he has no useful communication with his children, and plays no positive role in their lives."
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Single Fathers and Child Custody, 2002.
A look at the history of custodial responsibility for children, current issues, and fathers' rights.
2,232 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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This paper examines how the history of assignment of custodial responsibility for children when parents separate or divorce has varied more than most people realize. It discusses how American courts, as well as the Anglo system that preceded it, have held various views over the centuries regarding who should take care of children after divorce, with the view that either parent may be the best choice in any individual situation being a relatively new development. By looking at how court rulings have changed, particularly over the last thirty years, it attempts to demonstrate how it is evident that many men can and will do an excellent job of raising their children when called upon to do so.
Outline
History
Current Issues
Fathers? Rights Movements
Examples of Single Fathers
Factors that Help Fathers Win Custody
Joint Custody
Conclusion
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"Laws have changed to reflect changes in society standards. In 1973, the New York Supreme Court ruled against the automatic assumption that of the two biological parents, the mother is automatically the best parent to receive custody of children in a divorce. They wrote, ?The simple fact of being a mother does not, by itself, indicate a willingness or capacity to render a quality of care different than that which a father can provide.? (Risman, 1985) By 1982 the state of Missouri had acted in a similar way. A Missouri court order from that year states, ??If both parents are employed and equally absent from the home, the mother has no more part in training, nurturing and helping in the child?s development; and if everything is equal, the mother has no better claim to child custody.? (Stachewicz, 1993)."
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"A Father" and Child Development, 2008.
A discussion of Bharati Mukherjee's short story "A Father" and the father's role in a child's development.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 0 sources, £ 35.95
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This paper analyzes Bharati Mukherjee's short story "A Father". The paper points out firstly that the use of 'a,' which implies a kind of arbitrary selection of a father, is appropriate given that the story is a narrative of unwed pregnancy by artificial insemination. The paper argues that the tale's title stresses the story's theme about the lies of patriarchal authority and male dominance. The paper concludes that the story shows how truly useless 'a father' is to a mother and daughter.
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"Besides the theme of a culture clash, the story deals with parental conflicts bubbling beneath the surface as well as the shifting cultural values that occur when a family comes in contact with the west. Despite his idealization of a patriarchal way of life, where the man is the head of the family, Mr. Bhowmick does not reign supreme over his own family unit. His wife insisted that the family move to the United States. Mr. Bhowmick did not want to move. Mr. Bhowmick blames this for his daughter's unmarried, unwed, and unattractive plight, but the fact that it was his wife's decision to come to America indicates that the family never had a male reigning supreme over the children and the woman of the household, in contrast to Mr. Bhowmick's idealized vision of Indian family life."
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Life Without a Father, 2007.
An analysis of the sociological and psychological effects that an absent father figure can have on a child.
1,465 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses the controversial and complex sociological and psychological questions that arise when discussing the effects of single parent families. It specifically focuses on the effects of the family and the children when the parent that is absent, is the father figure. It looks at a child's development and growth and discusses the father's role, as well as his responsibility, within the family structure.
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" Nevertheless, the research evidence indicates that the father plays an essential role in the psychological as well as the sociological balance of the sexes within the structure of the family. From a personal point of view I consider the father figure to be extremely important in the healthy development of the child. In my experience the importance of my father is undeniable and his presence provided me with the essential balance to deal with the world at an early age. The amount of evidence that shows that the fatherless family often results in distorted and problematic child development proves the need for a father figure in the family to a great extent. I also feel that society should become more aware of this problem and the negative impact of the fatherless family."
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Neglecting Fathers, 2006.
A look at the role of the father in the life of a child.
1,166 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper takes a look at the role and responsibilities of a father in the life of a child. According to the paper, the role of the father extends far beyond that of just financial support. The paper discusses how a neglecting father is one who fails to fulfill these basic responsibilities.
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"Rationalizing collection efforts at child support payments will certainly and significantly improve the overall well-being of children nationwide through an increase of provisions for foods, clothing, educational supplies and child care (Land 2000). But experts agree that visitation is far more important than child support in meeting the child's physical, emotional, mental, moral and social needs. Visitation is the contact point between the absent father and the child and it is only during visitations that the father is able to provide the guidance and nurturing the child needs for healthy development. The non-custodial father also benefits from visitations when his sense of emotional loss, anger, depression and role discontinuity are reduced. Far more importantly, the child adjusts to his parents' separation and finds a chance to continue growing and developing physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally."
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Children's Attachment to their Father's, 2004.
Reviews six articles about the father-child attachment.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper reviews six sources of information regarding the father-child attachment. More specifically, the paper reviews six articles on father-child attachment examining the nature of the attachment bond and how it differs from mother-child attachment.
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"The purpose of this paper is to review six sources of information about child-father attachment. Each article is selected for the relevance of its findings to the question, "what is the nature of the attachment bond between father and child and does it differ from the nature of the attachment bond between mother and child?" Each article is first presented in APA format, its reason for selection and relevance to the topic is then discussed and possible sources for the answers to..."
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Jung's Father Archetype in Children's Literature, 2005.
A description of how the absent father in different children's stories is representative of the Jungian yearning for a father figure.
1,247 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper describes three stories and how the Jungian archetype influences the story. The paper first discusses the Walt Disney movie, "Song of the South", explaining how the Jungian father archetype can be found in the story because there is an absent father that is replaced by another father figure. Next the paper discusses the European children's tale, "Max and Moritz" which is a cautionary tale about what happens to children that grow up without a father. Lastly, the paper discusses the story of "Cinderella", explaining that it is representative of the the father-as-lover archetype.
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"Historically, children's literature has always had a place in our lives. No matter how old we grow, we can relate many of our adult observations to the tales of our childhood. Having been fortunate to grow up in a family from two different cultures, I heard tales from old Europe from my Mother, and the rich tales of the southeastern United States from my Father. In considering Jung's theory of the archetype, there are three tales that come to mind. First, the movie "Song of The South", which tells stories of the South that my grandfather grew up in. Second, the tale of Max and Moritz, a cautionary tale for children told throughout Europe for hundreds of years. Finally, the classic "Cinderella" which, thanks to Disney, has become a favorite of all children born in the US in the last fifty years. These three tales all demonstrate the father archetype that Jung describes in "The Personal and the Collective Unconscious." These tales are classic examples of stories that appear in a variety of cultures, and all share a common thread- the absent father. Jung would have told us that the unconscious desire for someone to fill the archetypal role of father is at the root of all these tales. The absence of father theme in these three stories will show the human need for the archetypical father figure as nurturer, disciplinarian, and as lover."
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Fathers in Poetry, 2002.
A paper which analyzes four poems and shows how relationships with fathers are expressed through these poems.
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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A paper which studies four poems - Lucille Clifton?s ?Forgiving My Father?, Theodore Roethke?s poem ?My Father?s Waltz? , Raymond Carver?s ?Photograph of my Father in his Twenty-Second Year? and Sylvia Plath's "Daddy" - and the poets' relationships with their fathers. The paper shows how the four poets have each tried to assess the essential relationships in their own childhood through exploration of the meaning of their interactions with their fathers. It discusses how in each of these poems there is a sense of loss or disappointment and a sense of anger as each poet considers the ways in which his or her father betrayed the child that they once were.
From the Paper
"Too many parents, and we see this especially in Lucille Clifton?s ?Forgiving My Father? try to compensate later in life for what they did not do when their children were younger ? but this remains something that is almost impossible for the children to forgive. It is as if firefighters came to the scene of a disaster years after the family home had burnt to the ground ? pleading that they were busy doing more important things in the meantime ? and then wondered why it was that people were not grateful to see them still."
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Black Single Fathers, 2003.
A literature review on the subject of African-American fathers who have sole custody of their children. A comparison of the available literature for this group with those of other groups.
8,121 words (approx. 32.5 pages), 50 sources, MLA, £ 120.95
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Men are increasingly receiving custody of their children, leading to an augmented rate of single-father families in the US. However, many observers are still under the impression that there are only a few custodial fathers; consequently, the existing data on this group is limited. This project is an analysis of the available literature on African-American fathers who have custody of their children. Considering there are a number of factors that lead fathers to become sole custodians, assist them in the process thereof, and resultant changes that occur both in their lives and the lives of their children, the following questions navigate this study: 1) How do African-American fathers become single parents? 2) What social networks are available to assist these fathers? 3) How does becoming sole custodians shape their lives?
Table of Contents
Introduction: African American Men & Society
Jennifer Hamer on Black Custodial Fathers
?Mothering,? Can He Do It?
How Do Fathers Become Custodial Parents?
What Social Networks are Available to Assist Single Fathers?
How Does Becoming Single Parents Shape Their Lives?
Conclusion
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"Traditional images of what an American family should be would include a father, mother and child (ren). National increases in divorce and non-marital childbearing in the United States have changed the face of the typical American family. This alteration in the nuclear family ushered in a new family model, the single parent or guardian (as they are sometimes termed). Single parents have become a major component within American culture, but much to the surprise of some researchers, it is not only women who are rearing today?s youth. A growing number of fathers are assuming primary care of their children, but public policy/programs have not responded effectively to this phenomenon. Public ideas and images have given men the principles by which they should govern the way they speak, the way they look, the way they should respond to a given situation and how they should behave as fathers (Hamer, 2001). These standards have existed within American culture for decades and have made very little if any adjustment overtime. From the turn of the century to the 1970?s ?ideal? fathers were primarily perceived as warmhearted providers on whom all family members could depend (Hamer, 2001). In general, men were measured by their breadwinning role and the standard of living they were able to provide for themselves and their families."
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Shakespeare's Fathers and Daughters, 2006.
This paper discusses Shakespeare's portrayal of the relationship between fathers and daughters.
1,969 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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In this essay, the writer discusses Shakespeare's work, while examining the way in which he portrays the relationship between fathers and daughters. The writer looks at the plays "King Lear" and "The Tempest," in which the daughters pursue a certain course in life due to their fathers' patriarchal actions. Further, the writer discusses the play "The Tempest," in which the character Miranda follows, although somewhat rebelliously, the eventually advantageous path set out by her father. The writer also looks at "Romeo and Juliet" in which the bonds between Juliet and her father appear to be much more loyalty bound than love oriented and patriarchy constraints are to the extreme. Using references from literature discussing Shakespeare's writings, the writer presents this view of the roles of fathers and daughters in Shakespeare's work.
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""Romeo and Juliet" is naturally one of the first Shakespeare plays that comes to mind when considering the role of fathers and daughters, because of the work's popularity through the years with its many modern renditions. However the bonds between Juliet and her father appear to be much more loyalty and dutiful bound than love oriented, and patriarchy constraints are to the extreme. Although Cordelia does not actually say the exact words her father, Lear, wants to hear, it is because of love not fear. Likewise, Miranda and Prospero have a very loving father-daughter relationship from the very beginning of "The Tempest." Although "Romeo and Juliet" does definitely show how a daughter's actions are set in place by her father's behavior, "King Lear" and "The Tempest" are even more interesting due to the additional conflicting relationships that exist due to this strong love between father and child."
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Single Fathers, 2002.
A look at the growing phenomenon of single fathers and their changing lifestyles.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper examines how the term "single parent" is often associated with mothers struggling to raise their children after divorce, widowhood, or abandonment. It looks at how a growing number of single parents are fathers, many of whom are rearing children on their own by choice or because of unexpected circumstances. It analyzes the social phenomenon of single fatherhood by providing an overview of statistics on single fatherhood and the reasons why men opt to parent solo. It also looks at the unique obstacles and difficulties that single fathers face. In the conclusion, this paper looks at the various solutions available for single fathers and makes recommendations on programs that could ease the burdens associated with single fatherhood.
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"Other fathers gain sole custody of their children because of the mother?s drug or alcohol problems. California resident Eric Hilton, for example, faced losing his baby after he and his wife were deemed unfit parents due to alcoholism. Hilton promptly attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and parenting classes. He made a full recovery, while his wife opted to continue drinking. As a result, Hilton is now the fulltime father to his 22-month-old son and three-year old daughter (McKim)."
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Development and Training, 2007.
An examination of how an organization can be improved by implementing a development and training program.
948 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses how, by implementing a development and training program at Panasonic, the HR department can ensure that every department of the company runs smoothly. The paper looks at the position of service parts planner in the Service Center at Panasonic - a position that is so critical that when he or she is absent, the operation of the Service Department is severely crippled. The paper then discusses how many instances of this very problem have prompted the HR department to access the needs of the department and implement a cross-training program for this position. It explains how Panasonic recently built a new training center on the grounds of the facility and how the trainees benefit because their new knowledge shows their employer that they are willing to learn new things and because it puts them on the forefront for advancement and promotion.
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"Because of the fast pace of the modern business world and the rapid changes that occur everyday, it has become necessary for employers to keep employees trained on new skills. Employees who play a part in their own career development are valued most now. For this reason, employers have found it necessary to implement development and training programs to ensure that their workers are kept up to date on the latest information and technology affecting their careers. Training programs can be used to prepare employees for future positions, improvement of their current positions, reduce turnover, and many other specific goals."
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Non-Custodial Fathers, 2001.
This paper takes a look at the current research investigating young non-custodial fathers following separation and divorce.
3,545 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 68.95
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This paper is a detailed look at fathers who do not have custody of their children after a divorce or separation. The author discusses the court system's preference towards awarding mothers custody and why children psychologically need both parents following a divorce. The paper also discusses the harmful psychological effects that non-custodial fathers experience when separated from their children and the group therapy and support systems available.
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"Single fathers ?can ?mother? as well as women?. By an empirical research Lamb, 1999; Lazar & Guttman, 1998; Thomas & Forehand, 1993 have ascertained that men can be the custodians of a child and help the child become a respected citizen of the society. Contrasting are the views held by Daniel Amneus ?the system of female-headed ?families? which has created ghettos and barrios by encouraging women to marry the state and breed fatherless children who are eight times more likely to become delinquent. In spite of these figures, U.S. statistics reveal that 40% of American children do not live in homes where their fathers live, making ?fatherlessness? ?the most harmful trend of this generation?. Proclaiming that the absence of fathers in the home is probably less alarming than our own absence of belief in fathers, Blankenhorn further questions our ability to find ways to ?invigorate effective fatherhood as a norm of male behavior.?
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