Posted by joey on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 7:44pm.
Fathers serve as role models for sons, but this function can also be served by close association with male relatives, coaches, teachers or other men.
Similarly, interaction with fathers can effect the self-esteem and the later relationships with other men for daughters, but this can be modified by close relationships during childhood with other men.
In addition, I searched Google under the key words "father parenting effects" to get these possible sources:
http://ematusov.soe.udel.edu/final.paper.pub/_pwfsfp/00000063.htm
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-33642111_ITM
http://www.singleparentingfordummy.com/effects_single_parenting_has_on_children.php
http://www.mywire.com/a/Fathering/Effects-of-parenting-education-firsttime/3486374
http://www.ecdip.org/docs/pdf/IF%20Father%20Res%20Summary%20(KD).pdf
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
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