Indianapolis Recorder contributor Preston Adams discusses the importance of fatherhood in the Black community.

Whatever is modeled, mentored or messaged is always multiplied with respect to boys, young men and fathers. Dads, the boys in your life are watching, waiting and learning.

You cite a U.S. Department of Education study that found 39 percent of students, first through 12th grade, are fatherless. Fatherlessness is having a great impact on education.

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And here again, married fathers are happiest. Specifically, 35% of married men ages 18-55 who have children report being “very happy,” followed by 30% of married men who do not have children.

Sometimes men get involved with fatherless women and experience all that I’ve outlined, and perhaps even more. It’s difficult for some men to understand all the challenges, ...

He further noted that, “Research done in the United States and here in the Caribbean indicates that fatherless children are 11 times more likely to display violent behaviour, nine times more ...