Over half of fathers reported sharing most care and play activities with their nine-month-old infant equally with their partners,
Children who have a good relationship with their father are happier, feel less anxious and are more engaged in physical activity.
New ESRI research finds most 9-year-olds report getting on very well with their father.
Professor Emer Smyth says most also say they would talk to their dad if they had a problem:
Over half of fathers reported sharing most care and play activities with their nine-month-old infant equally with their partners,
Professor Emer Smyth says children who had a better relationship with their Dads tended to have less problems with behaviour.
Today Emer Smyth and I publish a new study of fathers @dcediy @GrowingUpIre. Fathers early involvement in infant care sets the tone for later father-child relationships. It points to the importance of policies that support dads such as flexible working and paid parents leave. pic.twitter.com/xao6nu9tBt
— Helen Russell (@helenrussell32) November 8, 2021
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