Fathers significantly influence children's development with their involvement impacting emotional security, behaviour and cognitive growth. Outlined here are five distinct father types — engaged, authoritarian, permissive, detached and overcontrolling — detailing their characteristics and associated outcomes for children. Small but consistent adjustments in fathering patterns can lead to measurable improvements in children's well-being.
Fathers significantly influence children's development with their involvement impacting emotional security, behaviour and cognitive growth. Outlined here are five distinct father types — engaged, authoritarian, permissive, detached and overcontrolling — detailing their characteristics and associated outcomes for children. Small but consistent adjustments in fathering patterns can lead to measurable improvements in children's well-being.