A new report, Growing Up with Dad: Fathers and their Impact on Substance Use, discusses the extent to which drugs are used by children and youth in Wales, and the impact of paternal relationships on substance use. The research was conducted by two Welsh organizations, Children in Wales and Catch22. Researchers collected data from approximately 18,000 young people. The young people completed a questionnaire which asked about their relationships with their father and whether this relationship has any effect on whether they drink, smoke or use marijuana.
Pat Dunmore, director of CtC in Wales for Catch22, comments: "We know the importance of good parenting in children's lives but for a long time that was seen as the mother's role. It's clear from this research that it's not enough for dads just to be around. What makes the difference is having a good relationship between dads and their children."
(Source: cypnow.co.uk)
Labels: substance use, dads
Posted By: Aspen Education Group
