Fatherhood and Men's Role in Early Childhood Development: The Fatherhood Project, South Africa

Submitted on Sunday, 19 January 2014Last updated on Sunday, 11 June 2017

A household survey conducted in 2002 reveals that 45.8% of children do not live with their fathers. The study presents the situation in the various ethnic groups and the emotional, psychological and cultural impact on children. It discusses the importance of fathers in the protection, care, guidance and disciplining of children. In interviews, children express what they expect from their fathers.

General informations
Authors: 
MASHIANE, Alex
Series: 
More and Better Education:Wht makes effective learning in schools, in literacy and ECD programs?
Year: 
2006
Serial number: 
Session C2-2
Price: 
0$
Document format: 
Conference paper
Document type: 
Biennial/triennial studies
ADEA Activities: 
ADEA Biennale, 2006
Category: 
ADEA
Themes: 
ECD Programs that Can Be Scaled Up
Keywords: 
Preparing Children for School: Working with Parents and Communities
Release date: 
2013-07-15
Available versions
Language(s): 
English
French