... linguistic skills, and greater academic achievement than shown in children with a less involved father (Goldstine, H. S., 1982). In addition to educational outcomes, having a positive father figure in a child's life could also help to protect against certain harmful risk factors and maladaptive behaviors. In Mosley & Thompson's study (as cited by Rosenburg & Wilcox, 2006) indicated that a secure, nurturing father figure helps to facilitate appropriate ... any potentially negative living situations, and strive to provide additional assistance and support to at risk children and families....

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