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Morning Minute – 4/15/25

“Why Do All Children Need Fathers?”

Much has been discussed and written about the role of fathers in our families. And for good reason.

The breakdown of the nuclear family in our society has coincided with some alarming trends. In far too many homes, mothers are parenting alone, leaving few positive male role models for their children. As a result, we’ve seen a sharp rise in crime, substance abuse, and a troubling decline in scholastic performance. These aren’t coincidences—they are symptoms of a deeper issue: the absence of fathers.

So, what role do fathers play in family life and in shaping their children’s development?

In most two-parent households, the father is a key contributor—not just financially, but emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. Families with both a mother and father are typically better equipped to provide their children with broader opportunities and richer experiences.

Good fathers teach their children right from wrong. They model accountability. They demonstrate that faith and purpose matter. By treating their children—and their children's mother—with respect and consistency, a father helps cultivate responsibility, discipline, and empathy in his kids. When needed, he also applies correction, not out of anger, but out of love and a commitment to his child’s future.

Boys especially need a male role model to guide them toward manhood. A father understands the unique pressures boys face—because he’s faced them too. He knows you can’t expect what you won’t inspect, and by holding his sons accountable, he teaches them to carry responsibility, stand tall, and treat others—especially women—with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Girls, too, need their father. His presence shapes their understanding of how a real man should behave. Through his actions, he teaches his daughters what to expect from men—not just emotionally, but mentally, spiritually, and physically. If a girl never experiences the care, support, and guidance of a responsible father, she may struggle to build healthy relationships—both personally and professionally.

Of course, even in families with strong fathers and mothers, problems will arise. But how those parents work together to solve them gives children a living example of how to face adversity, overcome failure, and celebrate success.

Let’s commit—as fathers and mothers—to giving our children their best chance to grow into responsible, disciplined, and productive adults.

Remember: fathers are not just financial contributors. Through their presence, their principles, and their leadership, they shape lives. They instill character. They prepare their children for a better future.

And that… is why all children need their fathers.

That’s today’s Morning Minute.

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All of our team will be enjoying some time off with their families starting on Wednesday. Our next Morning Minute will publish on Tuesday April 22, 2025.

From our family to yours, we wish for you a Happy and Safe Holiday season!

Larry A. Bonorato

lab@larryonlearning.com 864-630-2625