Becoming Quote by David Blankenhorn
“The U.S. is becoming an increasingly fatherless society. A generation ago, an American child could reasonably expect to grow up with his or her father. Today an American child can reasonably expect not to. Fatherlessness is now approaching a rough parity with fatherhood as a defining feature of American childhood.”
About This Quote
Fatherlessness is rising, reshaping childhood experiences and societal structures in America.
In simple terms: Fatherless families are becoming common.
Key Takeaway
Support children regardless of family structure.
Themes
parental absence
social change
child development
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
sociological
policy
When to use this quote
- parenting programs
- community mentorship
- policy reform
Key Concepts
sociology
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fatherlessness affect youth outcomes?
- What can society do to mitigate impacts?
A Different Perspective
Some argue other caregivers can fill the gap.
![“We have an epidemic of fatherlessness here, and that's what I agree with the president [Barack Obama] on, and we should be doing more to promote and protect marriage as between a man and a women for the needs of our children.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4eb/barack-obama-17_agree_we-have-an-epidemic-of-fatherlessness-he_639344.jpg)
