A Call to Fatherhood
Published in 1997 by the Center for the American Experiment, The National Fatherhood Initiative, and the Institute for American Values.
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We come together because we believe that every child deserves a loving, committed and responsible father. Not just the lucky ones, but every child. We come together from across the nation and across the political spectrum, all dedicated to ending the curse of fatherlessness that is maiming our children and coarsening our society. We come together, inspired by the best of the American tradition, ready to declare our goal and seek the support of our fellow citizens. We come together to call for a fatherhood movement. We come together as men and women, black and white, rich and poor, all committed to restoring the institution of loving fatherhood
The Rights of Children and the Redefinition of Parenthood
Presentation by David Blankenhorn
Danish Institute for Human Rights
June 2, 2005
I am delighted to be visiting your beautiful country and this great city, and I am honored to be speaking with you today in this distinguished institute dedicated to the great good and goal of human rights. It is a great privilege for me to participate in such an important conversation.
Read more: The Rights of Children and the Redefinition of Parenthood
For the Sake of the Children
Marriage is in trouble. Whether it can be rescued depends on whether you are a pessimist or an optimist. David Blankenhorn, author of a new book, The Future of Marriage, is optimistic, but only if we get some basic things about this institution straight.
Marriage Does Matter
By James E. Sheridan
©2003, All Rights Reserved
Marriage does matter. That’s why Marriages That Work will be presenting articles on various subjects related to marriage, including: Why marriage is important; tips to help strengthen your marriage; things to do before you marry to increase your chances of success; how to strengthen step-families; things couples should consider before marrying into a step-family; ideas to improve your sex life (... Yes, Martha, the newspaper is going to talk about sex ...!); ideas for empty nesters to add some zing now that the kids are gone and other related subjects.
Father's Day and Marriage
It takes two to have a marriage and two to have a child. "Half" of that "two" is celebrated on Mother’s Day. It’s important to celebrate mothers’ essential role in marriages and families. However, five weeks later, when Father’s Day rolls around, somehow we sort of forget that there’s another half of the "two." We forget that men, likewise, play an essential role in marriage and family.