I’d say Boys and Girls each need both Dads and Moms. Seems to be that way in my family, anyrate.
That we need a study to confirm the obvious says all you need to know about the state of our culture. That being said, I’m glad they did it.
“These communication patterns especially affect girls; a fathers open encouragement and supportive attitude makes a daughter feel confident and creates a greater sense of personal worth.”
I have the BEST Dad in the world. He always makes me feel like a million bucks and that I can do no wrong.
I have been Blessed!
My Stepson and the two nephews Husband and I raised, never had much in the way of “functioning” mothers. They clung to me like experimental lab monkeys, LOL!
So, I agree with Die Hard. Kids need a Mom AND a Dad, no matter what sex they are. The boring old regular family has always been the best way to raise a kid.
(I know, I know. Moms die, Dad’s leave, etc. Do the best you can.)
And in other shocking news, the sun will rise in the East *again* tomorrow. Film at 11:00!
So....they’re against divorce?
And they need them to be moms and dads, not just strangers who happen to have conceived them, who reside at the same address.
It's a fun read.
Here's an excerpt:
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