This a great article from Father John Flynn, LC on the reasons dads matter to families.  As a father, I appreciate the attention Father Flynn pays to our need to be great examples for our children.  Please read and share!

Why Dads Matter

 By Father John Flynn, LC

Children need more than ever the presence and guidance of fathers in family life. According to a recent collection of essays, a significant body of scientific research clearly documents the vital role a father plays in the formative years of a child’s life.

The book is titled Why Fathers Count: The Importance of Fathers and Their Involvement with Children (Men’s Studies Press). Sean E. Brotherson and Joseph M. White, the editors and authors of the first chapter, set the tone for the book with an overview of…

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