Are Father's Really Necessary

Are Fathers Really Necessary?
A. Introduction
In this week’s topic, “Are Fathers Really Necessary,” the author discusses the issue of a father’s involvement in their children’s life. They looked over different types of parental situations, and what could effect the father’s involvement and what effects the fathers involvement had on the child. Researchers presented two different view points about this topic, both clearly stating logical reasoning for their beliefs. One side, which consisted of W.J. Doherty, Edward F. Kouneski, and Martha F. Erickson, firmly believes that yes, fathers are necessary. They support responsible fathering as a way to meet children’s needs. To accomplish this, a father needs to be involved from childhood to adolescence. Others, which included Alexis J. Walker and Lori A. McGraw, believe that there is no evidence that proves children need active fathers in their lives. The question is who is correct; does the involvement of a fathe...