Maria Perez

ENC 1101: 9 AM

Professor Massey

6 November 2017

Growing Up Without a Father

Colman, Robyn, and Colman, Adrian. 26 Nov. 2017. Academic OneFile. Absent Fathers. Youth

Studies Australia, Dec. 2013.

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Colman, states, A study of nearly 800 girls in New Zealand and the United States who were

tracked from early in life to 18 found that father absence was the most significant risk factor for

teenage pregnancy in daughters, and that the earlier the father was absent from home the greater

the risks of early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy, young woman who grow up fatherless

are more likely to engage in sex that results in teen pregnancy at an early age.

Colman also indicates, The link between the absence of a father and risky sexual behavior was

irrespective of the girls' temperament, whether they were rich or poor, black or white, or raised in

safe or violent neighborhoods, No matter what race or environment these girls were raised in,

all relate because of the common situation of living in a fatherless home.

Connor, Jeanine. Jun. 2015. Academic Search Complete. Fatherless Worlds.

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Connor, runs a Thinking and Feeling group for eight or nine year olds whos biological fathers

arent in the picture. He shared that one of the kids, Jack, expresses that he is, angry because his

mom has a new boyfriend, and he is angry because he doesn't have a dad. This shows how

emotionally affected kids are when their fathers randomly step out of the picture. In most cases

they feel resentment towards their step fathers because they dont accept the fact that that theyre

trying to take their fathers place. Connor, states, One of the things about dads is that they anchor

us and give us a sense of belonging, this is quite true. Think about it, a step-dad could not

possibly treat you the same way as your father would because at the end of the day, youre not

their child.

East, Leah, & et al. 2006. Academic Search Complete. Disrupted relationships: adult daughters and

father absence.

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This article talks about how changes in family structures have resulted in many

children growing up in non-traditional families, where their father is not resident in the family

home. There was a study in 2005, studying women's perceptions about relationships with

their fathers within the context of a father absent childhood. Studies indicate, Nine women

participated in this study. Findings revealed that growing up without their father present in the
 family home disrupted the relationship these daughters held with their fathers. Due to the

perceived lack of interest these daughters felt from their fathers, they expressed feelings of hurt

and diminished respect for their fathers, many children especially, girls resent their fathers

because their absence. Some girls find it difficult to commit in a relationship due to the

uncertainty of their partners presence. The absence of a father can have an enormous emotional

impact on a young woman.

Gardella, Adriana. 17 Jun. 2002. Academic Search Complete. Living in the shadow of a lost Father.

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This Article, is the author's reflection on growing up without a father. She shares what it was like

for her after her fathers death from cancer when she was six years old. She describes her

embarrassment when teased by other children about not having a dad. She talks about her idea

that he was in heaven and how that changed as she grew older and also, mentioned

how Father's Day was observed in school.

Gardella, recalls a boy from her school chanting, You don't have a father, you don't have

a father!", she states that her overall emotion was embarrassment instead of sadness. Its amazing

how someone can belittle you in such a way because of the loss of a father, as if it was your

fault. Many kids throughout the world feel this way especially in school, where youre constantly

surrounded by other kids who most likely have both parents in the picture.
Kismet, Michael. 20 Dec. 2016. Owlcation. Psychological Effects of Growing Up Without a Father

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Kismet, talks about the psychological effects of growing up without a father and how it can have

an outsized impact on what type of person the child becomes later in life. One of the things he

mentions is Depression; Kismet, states, Teens growing up without a father are more susceptible

to emotional distress. This is a hard subject for me to discuss because it forces me to recall very

dark times in my life, most kids do not take the whole not having a father present easy, some

are very sensitive to the matter and may even consider self-harm and even attempting to take

away their own lives because of this. Kismet also talks about how fatherless children are more

likely to turn to drugs but this doesnt apply to everyone some kids choose the right path

regardless of the matter.

Minnotte, Cindy L. 12 Sept. 2016. Academic Search Complete. Never Fatherless.

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This article discusses the effects on boys who grow up without a father. According to the article,

Statistics show that in communities where many young men don't know their fathers, crime

rates are high, school dropouts occur more frequently, children are more often born out of

wedlock, and poverty is pervasive, Many young men without a father figure choose the wrong

path such as joining gangs, consume illegal substances and constantly avoid following rules,

which lead them to getting into trouble and going to jail. The article also states, These groups
 attract the lonely and dissatisfied, promising what they cannot truly provide -- a sense of

relevance, self-worth, and fulfillment, gang members encourage kids who are not emotionally

stable to join by giving these kids false hopes and providing them with the self-worth and

fulfillment that they crave.

Schwartz, Emanuel K. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times. Life without a Father

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This article discusses how children with one parent are usually very resentful. Schwartz, states,

The child in a fatherless family is prone to resent having only one parent and, as a result, being

different from his friend, this statement is very accurate because most kids going to school

live in a two-parent household, so when fatherless children make friends with kids who do have

their father present, makes you feel odd or different because you dont feel as though youre

at the same level. For example, lets say that you and your friend play the same sport, your

friends father is always present at every game supporting and encouraging them and on the

other hand you have the fatherless child, whos dad isnt around to show them this kind of

support. It indeed makes you feel different.

Sowers, John. Academic Search Complete. The Mentoring Project

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Sowers, president of the mentoring project was inspired by his own life without a father. The

mentoring project is a non-profit organization that focuses on mentoring kids without a father

figure and also without a mother figure. The mentoring program recruits kids who are on the

verge of taking the wrong path. The organization works side-by-side with Police Gang
Prevention units. One of the mentors state, If you go to any prison, 9 times out of 10 they

would say that if they had a mentor their life couldve changed. This is a strong statement,

because its crazy how something so meaningless like just having a father figure there to support

you, can help shape what time of person youll be in the future. The Mentoring Program has

made it their goal to make sure that no child feels the absence of a father.