Why We Do What We Do

 “ Over the past four decades, fatherlessness has emerged as one of our greatest social problems. We know that children who grow up with absent fathers can suffer lasting damage. They are more likely to end up in poverty or drop out of school, become addicted to drugs, have a child out of wedlock or end up in prison. Fatherlessness is not the only reason but it is an important factor.”

Vice President Al Gore speaking at the 3rd Annual Summit On Fatherhood June 2, 2000.

“ Don’t ever doubt the impact that fathers have on children. Children with strongly committed fathers learn about trust with their hearts. They learn they're wanted, that they have value, that they can afford to to be secure and confident and set their sights high. They get the encouragement they need to keep going through the rough spots in life. Boys learn from their fathers how to be fathers. I learned all those things from my own father, and I count my blessings.”