Traditionally the father was the breadwinner while the mother was a housewife and raised the children. But that traditional family model is no longer valid.

Nowadays often both parents work and share responsibilities associated with raising children and taking care of the house.

Scientific studies confirm that fathers have a role to play in child development and affect the course of their children's development, for good as well as for ill.

Studies have consistently showed that paternal warmth, nurturance and closeness are associated with positivie child outcomes even if fathers spend less time with their children than the mothers.

Father's Day is a great opportunity to appreciate the love and effort of our fathers.

Fortunately, in recent years, it is getting more media attention, schools organize activities related to Father's Day and retailers promote buying fathers special greeting cards and male-oriented gifts such as electronics and tools.

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