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This Week on Family Studies


Just in time for Father's Day weekend, IFS senior fellow W. Bradford Wilcox debunked five popular myths about fathers and family life, and Kay Hymowitz highlighted the gender paradox of the Nordic welfare state. William Jeynes discussed his research on the positive effects of father presence in children's lives, and Melissa Langsam Braunstein explained why Millennials should reconsider delaying marriage. Finally, Alysse ElHage offered suggestions for helping children living in father-absent families. 

5 Myths About Fathers

by W. Bradford Wilcox & Alysse ElHage

With Father’s Day almost upon us, expect a host of media stories on men and family life. ​Be on the lookout for stories, op-eds, and essays that include five myths on contemporary fatherhood and family life.

The Nordic Welfare State Paradox

by Kay Hymowitz

Enthusiasm for women’s balanced lives in Iceland, Norway, and Sweden has rested on cherry-picked numbers, half-truths, and a stubborn denial of unintended consequences.

Remember the Fatherless

by Alysse ElHage

As we continue to learn more about the distinct contributions of fathers to child flourishing, we should use that information to better understand and minister to the millions of children who are growing up in father-absent families. 

Rethinking Slow Love

by Melissa Langsam Braunstein
 
Here are six reasons that Millennials should consider getting hitched sooner rather than later (instead of cohabiting indefinitely).

The Unique Role of Fathers

by William Jeynes

Too often, we tend to minimize the parental strengths of fathers and the unique role they play in children’s lives. My own research suggests that the role of the father is salient and should not be diminished.

Boys in Crisis

Interview with Warren Farrell

When we discount a gender’s contribution, it’s easier to make them an afterthought. All of this contributes to our caring less about boys, and the closer they get to becoming men, the less we care. [From the Archives
 
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