Sobering Statistics regarding Children without Fathers

Submitted by anthony on Mon, 2011-10-24 17:21

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*63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census) -- 5 times the average.

*90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes -- 32 times the average.

*85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless homes -- 20 times the average. (Center for Disease Control)

*80% of rapists with anger problems come from fatherless homes -- 14 times the average. (Justice and Behavior, Vol 14, p. 403-26)

*71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes -- 9 times the average. (National Principals Association Report)

*75% of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers come from fatherless homes – 10 times the average. (Rainbows for All God’s Children)

*70% of youths in state-operated institutions come from fatherless homes – 9 times the average. (U.S. Dept. of Justice, Sept. 1988)

*85% of all youths in prison come from fatherless homes -- 20 times the average. (Fulton Co. Dept. of Correction)

Clearly, fathers represent a lot more than just a paycheck to a child; they represent safety, protection, guidance, friendship,and someone to look up to.

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