Fatherhood can come in many different forms. Besides a natural father, a grandfather or uncle can also be considered to be the fatherhood if a child’s father is absent or unable to provide the proper guidance, love or support. Whatever forms a father figure takes, he can have a positive influence on a kid.
A father figure can have a positive influence on a young child if he uses a slightly different way to educate his child from the mother. As children grow older and head towards adulthood, they depend on the adults in their lives for advice and guidance. Many teenagers and young adults depend on their father figures for examples of how men should behave.
It may be easier for a strong father figure to set rules for a boy than it is for his mother—or mother figure—no matter how strong she is. This is particularly suitable for adolescent (青春期的) boys, who may struggle to follow rules set by a mother figure.
Father figures can have a great effect on a young girl’s self-worth. A girl whose father figure truly believes in her will more likely have the confidence to overcome challenges and meet her goals. It’s believed that a girl who feels accepted and loved unconditionally by her father figure is more likely to make good choices in her future partner.
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1. fatherhood n. 父亲的身份
2. absent adj. 缺席的, 缺少的
3. slightly adv. 轻微地
4. particularly adv. 尤其
5. overcome vt. 克服
