When we think of Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey,” written in the late eighth or early seventh century B.C., we think of the monsters. We picture the raging Cyclops hurling stones at Odysseus’s ship, each massive rock sending up towers of spray from the glinting surface of the Mediterranean. Or we think of the swirling…
The Fatherlessness Crisis in the West
Commentary Fatherlessness is a growing problem in the West. In the United States, for example, there are 18 million children who live without a father at home. Across Australia, thousands of fathers are unable to re-connect with their children and are being told in mediation sessions or by divorce lawyers that there is no hope…
Our Troubled Boys and How We Can Help Them
“In the United States, there have been six mass school shootings that have killed more than 10 people,” says Warren Farrell. “All six have been done by boys who were dad–deprived, from Sandy Hook to the Texas shooting.” The recent horrific Uvalde, Texas, school shooting has prompted heated debate about gun control, school safety, and mental illness. But…
DeSantis Calls on Dads to Step Up to End Crisis of Fatherlessness
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—The major factor in many societal problems, especially incarceration, is the lack of fathers or strong male role models in the home, according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis is asking fathers to “meet your responsibilities” this upcoming Father’s Day and has signed legislation to help fathers be better parents and children who…
Is the Child Support Scheme Affecting Fathers Mental Health
Commentary Over 1 million Australian children are currently living without their fathers and the legislation underpinning the family court system and the child support scheme has been a major factor contributing to the present crisis of fatherlessness in this country. Contrary to popular belief, child support payments have nothing to do with irresponsible fathers abandoning…
Is the Child Support Scheme Affecting the Mental Health of Fathers
Commentary Over one million Australian children are currently living without their fathers and the legislation underpinning the family court system and the child support scheme has been a major factor contributing to the present crisis of fatherlessness in this country. Contrary to popular belief, child support payments have nothing to do with irresponsible fathers abandoning…
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