Abstract: A wonderful and healthy parenting is one which involves both mothers and fathers taking active participation in a child’s life. Scientifically, it has been proven that children whose fathers have active involvement in their growing up years have fewer behavioural problems and turn out better individuals socially and academically. A father’s role is not just limited to being a “breadwinner” for the family. His involvement influences the child’s overall development, including the intellectual development, gender-role development, and psychological development. He can be just as loving and nurturing as the mother. Most kids who share an intimate and warm relationship with their fathers tend to grow up to become more confident adults. As children grow up, fathers assume the role of a friend, guide and mentor. The presence of an actively involved father at home goes on to make a lot of difference in the lives of children. “When fathers are actively involved with their children, children do better,” explains Paul Amato, a sociologist who studies parent-child relationships at Pennsylvania State University. “Research suggests that fathers are important for a child’s development.” “The Father Effect” is the umbrella term for the benefits of a paternal presence. Of course, a father’s active participation in the family is always preferred. “There needs to be a minimum amount of time spent together, but the quality of time is more important than the quantity of time.” Here is a look at the roles fathers play at different stages of their child’s life. Traditional Indian notions endorsed the fathers’ role as a provider, protector, teacher and a moral guardian to children (Kane 1974; Krishnan, 1998). The present study makes an attempt to understand the Fathers Role Importance in Children’s Life. The results revealed that 94 percent faced difficulties in fulfilling children’s physical and psychological needs, 91 percent fathers Created a conducive environment for children’s, 87 percent fathers Guided for future and making them independent, 81 percent fathers inculcated in good values, habits in children.

Keywords: Father, Role, Children

| DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2021.8830