Apr 22 2008
No, Not a Village, a Family
It takes a village to raise a child, and that village starts here,” said Aiken County First Steps executive director Marcia Nash as she led the group of speakers at Aiken County First Steps for Fathers Fatherhood Summit on Monday.
I would respectfully disagree, madame. It takes a family.
Along with representatives from the First Steps for Fathers program, many local representatives also took part in the discussion which focused on the ways the absence of a father affects a child in terms of physical health, sexual activity, crime, child abuse, academic performance, behavioral problems, substance abuse and emotional problems.
It’s been proven that the absence of a father is a major factor in children that get into trouble. That is why families need to be planned and a baby not to be taken lightly. Too many people today are having children out of wedlock and the role of dad has been replaced with the state. That has had a detrimental effect on American society. A stable family unit will likely turn out a stable adult. The proof is in the pudding.
