thrivingcouples.com thrivingmen.com What research is suggesting happens when children do not have their biological father involved in their lives.

1. Without
Dads,
Kids Are .
..

2. More likely
to be
Abused

4. The absence of a biological father contributes to an increase
in childhood sexual abuse. (Blankenhorn, 1995; Popenoe, 2009; Fragile
Families Research Brief No.46; Father Facts)
The chances of a daughter being sexually abused by her
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stepfather are at least times higher than by her
biological father. (Popenoe, 2009)
In cases of child sexual abuse, when the perpetrator is known,
25% are cohabiting parents. (Blankenhorn, 1995)
84% of nonparental child sexual abuse happens in
About
single-parent homes. (Blankenhorn, 1995)

6. Single mothers have a 71% greater rate of ‘very
severe violence’ toward their children than did
dual-parent mothers. (Popenoe, 2009)
Single fathers tend to abuse even more than
single mothers. (Popenoe, 2009)
Children are far more likely to be physically
abused by their stepfather than by their natural
father. (Popenoe, 2009)
64% of nonparental abuse is committed by
mother’s boyfriends. (Popenoe, 2009)

7. Are You
Being
a
Dad

8. Without
Dads,
Kids Are .
..

9. More likely
to commit
Crime

11. Youth delinquency is 10-15% higher in
fatherless homes than intact homes. (Popenoe, 2009)
Teen violence increases as the number of
fathers in a neighborhood decreases. (Knoester and Hayne,
2005; Father Facts)
There is an increased likelihood for drug and
alcohol abuse among children (particularly boys)
where the father is absent. ( Mandara and Murray, 2006; Father
Facts)

13. 90% of adolescents and pre-adolescents in gangs
come from single-parent families. (Jeynes, 2011)
60% of American rapists come from fatherless homes.
(Popenoe, 2009)
72% of adolescent murderers come from fatherless
homes. (Popenoe, 2009)
70% long-term prison inmates come from fatherless
homes. (Popenoe, 2009)

14. Are You
Being
a
Dad

15. Without
Dads,
Kids Are .
..

16. More likely
to be
Marginalized

18. Children raised in fatherless homes have a greater probability
to drop out of school. (Jeynes, 2011)
Children raised in fatherless homes have a greater probability
to be unemployed for longer periods of time. (Jeynes, 2011)
Children raised in fatherless homes have a greater probability
to be homeless. (Jeynes, 2011)
There is increased likelihood for depression/withdrawal,
antisocial behavior, impulsive/hyperactive behavior, and
school behavior problems when a child experiences family
transitions. (Popenoe, 2009)

20. The only factor that decreases the odds of
engaging in sexual activity is a father’s
involvement with his children. (Jordahl, & Lohman, 2009;
Father Facts)
Girls raised without a father have a great
proclivity for early sexual activity,
adolescent childbearing, divorce, and lack
of sexual confidence and orgasmic
satisfaction. (Blankenhorn, 1995)

21. Are You
Being
a
Dad

23. If not, just Remember . . .

24. A
Heart
might
be
B re aki ng

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