National Fathers Take Your Child to School

Fathers and significant male caregivers will be encouraged to take their children to school September 10th.

Research indicates that children whose fathers are active in their lives have better outcomes related to academics, behavior, and social skills.

• Father involvement in schools is associated with the higher likelihood of a student getting mostly A’s.
• Children that have a father involved in their life are two times less likely to drop out of school.
• 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes– Nine times the national average.
• Children with an involved father tend to have more self-control and tend to be less impulsive
• Children tend to have a higher self esteem and be more generous when there is father involvement.

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Dads Take Your Child to School is just one day to shine the spotlight on dads and encourage men to get involved in their children's education.