Modern prophets and research concur that fathers have an irreplaceable influence on their families. Fathers are to preside in love, provide necessities, and protect their homes. When dads fulfill these duties and put their families first, children benefit spiritually, emotionally, and academically. When fathers check out, risks rise—poverty, behavioral struggles, and emotional challenges climb.

Scholars have found strong evidence that good fathering lifts cognitive, social, and moral development. Involved fatherhood links to better outcomes on nearly every measure of a child’s well-being. Your presence and steadiness change the trajectory of your children’s lives.