In this country today nearly 34 percent of all children are living in households without their biological fathers. A Fathers are a strong link that’s needed in a child life. Unfortunately, in today society they are they are a dying breed. Many people can remember things their father taught them as a child. Things one may have done learn in a classroom or with friends. Mackenbach, Joreintje D says “Parenting practices play a fundamental role in children’s emotional and behavioral development. Corporal disciplining practices have consistently been associated with adverse mental health outcomes, such as poor school achievements, behavioral problems, lowered self-esteem and delinquent behaviors [1–4].” Fathers taught values, self-confidence, respect people, and to always stand by something one believes in no matter who says otherwise. Children that grow up in home without their fathers lack a lot of necessary morals. Perhaps that is why more than 70 percent of all juveniles in state reform institutions come from fatherless homes. Few children are not born out of love and brought into a home with both their mother and father. They are raised by their …show more content…
Joachim Vandekerckhove says “Felt love may be defined as the degree to which an individual is receptive to loving signals in interpersonal interactions.” A Love is expressed through a variety of mediums. love maybe categorized into five basic categories: words of affirmation, quality time, giving of gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Love is received and perceived by individuals on an individual basis. One might express/feel love through words of affirmation and their best friend could receive it through quality time. Everyone is different and that is what makes love so unique. Words of affirmation are a very common way to show love to someone. This type of love is shown on a sports field, in a classroom, or virtually in any setting. Verbal compliments, or words of appreciation, are powerful communicators of love. When one is expressing love through words of affirmation one should remember to stick straight to the point and to be clear and straightforward. Looking back upon one’s friendships and relationships, pictures of two people sitting together under the stars, or driving together for hours to reach a prized destination are common in everyday life. The main aspect of quality time is togetherness. Togetherness has to do with focused attention, but quality time does not mean that people have to spend every moment together gazing into each other eyes. It means doing something together and giving full