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Press Release
1 in 4 children not do consider their fathers immediate family
- BBC Newsround’s 35th Anniversary Survey releases alarming figures on children’s views of their fathers
- Families Need Fathers (FNF) is not surprised by these results
BBC Newsround’s 35th Anniversary Survey has found that 1 in 4 children do not consider their fathers immediate family. Although this figure is alarming, Families Need Fathers is not surprised by these findings - the number of children who don't see their fathers as part of their immediate family is broadly the same as the number who live in lone-parent households. Children who are growing up not living with their fathers are hardly likely to think of them as close family.
John Baker, FNF Chair, said of the survey’s result: “This is an example of how society’s continued marginalisation of fathers is affecting children’s perspectives on the roles of men and women as parents. This is a real wake up call for the country and our politicians.”
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Note for editors: Families Need Fathers (FNF) is a registered charity providing information and support on shared parenting issues arising from family breakdown, and support to divorced and separated parents, irrespective of gender or marital status. Our primary concern is the maintenance of the child’s relationship with both parents. Founded in 1974, FNF helps thousands of parents every year.
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