Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones This Fatherhood Research Validates Latter-day Saint "Family Proclamation" | Dr. Timothy Rarick E0035
Jun 12, 2025
Dr. Timothy Rarick, a professor and family advocate who has spoken at the UN about father-daughter relationships, dives into the vital role of fathers in today's society. He argues that fatherhood is misunderstood and often marginalized, calling for more present dads rather than perfect ones. Rarick discusses the importance of the Family Proclamation as a blueprint for family life, critiques societal shifts leading to fatherlessness, and emphasizes the transformative power of engaged fatherhood for emotional development in children.
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UN Talk on Fatherhood Impact
- Timothy Rarick spoke on father-daughter relationships at the UN, receiving a standing ovation despite initial skepticism.
- A lesbian woman from Kazakhstan asked how fathers' importance applied in her family, highlighting nuanced stewardship.
Father's Role in Emotional Growth
- Fathers provide essential lessons through rough and tumble play, teaching emotional regulation and boundaries.
- Fathers modeling love for mothers impacts children’s sense of security and healthy relationships.
Father's Presence Delays Puberty
- Girls with involved fathers start puberty later, possibly due to evolutionary survival mechanisms.
- Fathers also provide a sexual script helping daughters interpret media and reduce early sexual activity.