ED393557
PS023993
Title: New Expectations: Community Strategies for Responsible
Fatherhood.
Author(s): Levine, James A.; Pitt, Edward W.
Author Affiliation: Families and Work Inst., New York, NY.(BBB29132)
Pages: 229
Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: 1-888324-00-7
Available from: Document Not Available from EDRS.
Availability: Families and Work Institute, 330 Seventh Avenue,
14th Floor, New York, NY 10001 ($22 plus $3.50 shipping and handling).
Language: English
Document Type: Book (010); Guides--Non-classroom (055)
Geographic Source: U.S.; New York
Journal Announcement: RIEAUG1996
Recognizing
that approaches to solutions for irresponsible fatherhood may be
grounded in either our legal and economic systems or the moral climate--or
both, this book focuses on what can be done to strengthen families
and improve the lives of children by encouraging responsible fatherhood.
The introduction describes a man who behaves responsibly toward
his child and family as one who: (1) waits to have a baby until
he is prepared emotionally and financially to support his child;
(2) establishes his legal paternity if and when he does make a baby;
(3) actively shares with the child's mother in the continuing emotional
and physical care of their child, from pregnancy onward; and (4)
shares with the child's mother in the continuing financial support
of their child, from pregnancy onward. The introduction also outlines
a strategic framework for responsible fatherhood which consists
of prevention (of early fatherhood), preparation (for the legal,
financial, and emotional responsibilities of fatherhood), establishment
(of paternity), involvement (of fathers in childrearing, and the
community's role in fostering involvement), and support (actively
supporting fathers in their many roles). The three sections of the
book, (1) "Rethinking Fatherhood," (2) "Community
Strategies," and (3) "Resources," elaborate on these
themes. Contains approximately 250 references. (DR)
Descriptors: Change Strategies; *Child Rearing; Child Support;
Child Welfare; Childhood Needs; *Community Role; Early Parenthood;
Family Life; Family Problems; Family (Sociological Unit); Father
Attitudes; *Fathers; Legal Responsibility; *Parent Child Relationship;
Parent Participation; *Parent Responsibility; *Parent Role; Social
Responsibility
Identifiers: *Paternity Establishment
