Modern Dads May Rock, But They Need More Support According to a Study

We all know that fathers’ involvement in their children’s life is crucial, especially in this day and age when dads are more involved than ever, and the number of stay-at-home parents is rising. However, they may need some extra support from the rest of us.

Dads Should Always Be Involved

Recent research from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasizes how crucial it is to support men in being the greatest parents they possibly can be from the very beginning and what in our culture still needs to be improved. Not only because their participation benefits the children but also because it benefits the dads.

In a report titled “Fathers’ Participation in the Care and Development of Their Children: The Role of Pediatricians,” researchers examined fresh research from the previous ten years that examined the trends, causes, and effects of fathers’ parental involvement. The report found that dads still encounter social and professional barriers that are based on outdated stereotypes, even though dads’ roles in their children’s lives are greater than ever before — the 2008 recession may have encouraged more men to embrace the role of SAHD — and that pediatricians can do more to include dads and promote their involvement from birth.

Paid Parental Leave for Dads Stigma

Another reason for dads’ growing involvement is that more businesses now understand the necessity for family leave benefits for them, but according to the study, we still have a long way to go. Regarding paid parental leave for fathers, there is still much stigma. Furthermore, even when a company provides paternity leave, dads frequently choose not to make use of it for fear of losing out on the opportunity to advance career-wise.

This is why, regardless of the increased father involvement, when it comes to raising children, modern dads still need to be supported. This support should come from companies, pediatricians, and even mothers. Therefore moms, support “daddy time” because it’s good for both your man and your child!