In which our regular writers toss around subjects a little more volatile
than usual.
The U.S. federal government is teaching fatherhood. Stop and think how many ways that could go wrong.
Now, the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) is
not a brand new initiative by any stretch. It claims to exist in order to “provide,
facilitate, and disseminate current research, proven and innovative strategies
that will encourage and strengthen fathers and families, and providers of services.” This looks like it is mostly done through social
media, websites and virtual training courses, as well as access to help lines
and so on.
Tom: You’ve spent most of your life working with teens, Immanuel Can. How important is it to
high-schoolers to have a father present and engaged in their lives?