Taking a lifespan bio-psychosocial perspective, this text argues that fathers who sustain high interest and a true presence in a child's nurturing significantly influence that child's body image, self-esteem, moral standards, intellectual achievement and social competency.

The book would be a vaulable sourcebook for professionals who could refer to it for studies relating to most questions about fathering...Actually, the book is a comprehensive parenting guide for both mothers and fathers. Family Relations

The Two-Parent Advantage; Father, Mother and Infant; Partners in Parenting; Gender, Individuality and Identity; Nurturance, Discipline and Morality; Intelligence and Creativity; Family, School and Education; Assertiveness and Independence; Body Image, Athletics and Fitness; Intimacy, Sexuality and Social Adjustment; Child and Family Problems; Family, Community and Society; Suggestions for Further Reading; Developmental Implications; Risk Factors; Constructive Approaches.