Absent fatherhood is a significant issue in the modern western world. Statistics show that children raised with absent fathers suffer detrimental effects. The solution to this problem is to change society’s viewpoint of the father and to help transition the father back into his proper role. This role can be seen in the Biblical model of a family, a man who is the head of the house spiritually, emotionally and economically; one who leads by example through demonstrating his virtue and patience. We can hopefully begin to prioritize fathers and the family once again. The Church must become increasingly involved through family counseling, and the government needs to remove anti-marriage welfare programs.
