Father

A father is the male parent of a child. Fathers may be categorised according to their biological, social or legal relationship with the child. Historically, the biological relationship paternity has been determinative of fatherhood. However, proof of paternity has been intrinsically problematic and so social rules often determined who would be regarded as a father e.g. the husband of the mother. This method of the determination of fatherhood has persisted since Roman times. The historical approach has been destabilised with the recent emergence of accurate scientific testing, particularly DNA testing. As a result, the law on fatherhood is undergoing rapid changes.

External links

• WYDPodcast.com - Free weekly internet radio show / podcast about fatherhood, families, toys and tech!
• Father Involvement in Schools
• Father/Male Involvement in Early Childhood Programs
• Young Fathers: New Support Strategies
• The American Coalition for Fathers and Children (ACFC)
• Irish fathers' website
• Awesome Dads Online learning community for Dads with free content