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The Things My Dad Never Told Me

This workshop delves into the evolving role of fathers in society, exploring strategies to involve young fathers in family dynamics and support systems. Featuring insights from experts Dr. Fredalene B. Bowers, Marion R. Henry, Kathy Monko, and Gary Simmons, the session covers historical perspectives on fatherhood, initiatives aimed at engaging fathers, and the significance of their involvement in child-rearing. Participants will learn methods to enhance support for both children and mothers while understanding the unique challenges faced by young fathers today.

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The Things My Dad Never Told Me

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  1. The Things My Dad Never Told Me How can we bring young fathers into the family circle –support their child & support the child’s mother?

  2. Presenters: Fredalene B. Bowers, Ph.D., Professor (fbowers@iup.edu) Marion R. Henry, M.Ed., Asst. Professor (mhenry@iup.edu) Dept. of Human Development & Environmental Studies Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705 Kathy Monko, M.A., Program Coordinator (kmonko@iu28.org) Gary Simmons, B.S., Fatherhood Initiative (gsimmon@iu28.org) ARIN (Armstrong-Indiana Counties) Intermediate Unit 28 2895 West Pike, Indiana, PA 15701

  3. Workshop will address: • Historical view of fathers and societal expectations • Strategies used by one fatherhood initiative program to engage fathers • Discussion of one young couple involved in a teen parent program

  4. Changes in Role of Father • prior to 1900’s - breadwinner & moral guidance • 1900 – 20’s – increased involvement, concern of “overfeminization”, both breadwinner & nurturer • 1930’s – Great Depression, inability to provide financially • 1940’s – WW, war disrupted family life, separation left psychological scars

  5. 1950-60’s – Baby Boom, young men had to prove manhood, fathers needed to provide consumer items, separation between classes & parenting styles begin to differ • Mid 1960’s – fathers cannot support family; 1/3 white & ½ black • 1970’s – changes in family structure – mother needs to work • 1990’s – fatherhood not as appealing, delay of marriage, mothers do “second shift”

  6. 2000 – present changes • Fathers more involved – 1 in 4 care for preschooler while mother works • 30% of working, single dads are primary caregivers • Fathers provide ¾ of child care mothers do

  7. Fathers

  8. ARIN IU 28’s Fatherhood InitiativeWho are “my dads?” • Demographics • Support systems • Great majority want to be involved • Many lack the means, few lack the ability

  9. What is my role? • Information provider • Relationship builder • Parenting path guide

  10. What did you learn from your father? • Absent • Inconsistent • Involved

  11. What do you have to offer to your child? • Strengths • Weaknesses • Goals • Compatibility with MOB

  12. When will your baby __________? • Developmental milestones • Nurturing development

  13. What is {…family law terminology}? • Understanding the system • Navigating the system

  14. Who took care of you when you were sick? • Personal experience • Learning new skills

  15. When your baby is an adult what will he/she say about you?

  16. Parting shots… • Fatherless homes account for: • 70% of high school dropouts • 70% of pregnant teens • 75% of teens in chemical abuse centers • 85% of incarcerated youth • 90% of homeless and runaway youth • 5 times more likely to commit suicide - • 9 times more likely to drop out of school • 10 times more likely to abuse chemicals • 14 times more likely to commit rape • 20 times more likely to end up in prison

  17. Sources • Berger, E. and Riojas-Cortez, M. Parents as partners in education (8th ed.) New York: Pearson. • Fagan, J. and Palm, G. Fathers and Early Childhood Programs. Canada: Delmar Learning. • 2010 United States Census • Guttenmacher Institute • National Fatherhood Initiative

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