UN International Day of Families
May 16th, 2008 by Holly Fox
Today is the United Nations International Day of Families. The theme for this year is “Fathers and Families: Responsibilities and Challenges.” Secretary General Ban Ki Moon wrote in a message in honor of the day
Traditionally in many societies, fathers have been moral teachers, disciplinarians and breadwinners. In many countries, there is now an increased emphasis on the father’s role as a co-parent, fully engaged in the emotional and practical day-to-day aspects of raising children. Recent research has affirmed the positive impact of active involvement by fathers in the development of their children.
Part of me wonders whether it’s possible to promote an ideal fatherhood across different cultures, but I do think it’s universally accepted that the best fathers are present fathers. Check out the UN’s Programme on the Family page for more information about the challenges facing families and fathers across the world.
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