5 Facts About Fatherhood In The United States For Father’s Day
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5 Facts About Fatherhood In The United States For Father’s Day

  1. There are almost 2 million single dads raising kids in the U.S.
  2. About 24 million children do not live with their biological father.
  3. In 1965, dads spent about 2 1/2 hours a day with their child; today, dads spend about 6 1/2 hours with their child daily.
  4. 70% of Americans believe that a father’s absence from the home is the most significant problem facing our country today.
  5. Even in high crime neighborhoods, 90% of children from stable 2 parent homes where the father is involved do not become delinquents.

Finally, fathers are fun.

Elise Hilton

Communications Specialist at Acton Institute. M.A. in World Religions.