Reclaiming the narrative on fatherhood

Published June 20, 2022 2:18pm ET



While the country celebrated Father’s Day this weekend, many may not realize fatherhood itself is in peril. Whether through consequences of life, societal problems, or government intervention, many fathers have less of a role than ever before in raising children. This is an alarming trend for a variety of reasons. Most notably, the lack of a father in a child’s life can lead to “serious consequences and even fatal outcomes.” In light of this issue, Reps. Burgess Owens (UT) and Byron Donalds (FL) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives last week to promote fatherhood and its benefit to society.

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