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Paternity is the legal recognition of a father's relationship with a child. While the father is typically the biological father, paternity can also be established through adoption. Recent news stories address the legal implications of paternity, advances in DNA testing and the emotional impact of establishing paternity.
Many people grow up believing that being a “good child” means keeping the peace, staying quiet, and never disappointing anyone, especially their fathers. They don’t need to be yelled at; a sigh or look of disapproval can be enough to spark lifelong self-doubt. That early conditioning can shape the way someone moves through adulthood, affecting how they work, love, and even speak. Here are seven habits that may reveal a lingering sense of never feeling good enough for a father’s approval. 1. They apologize even when they’ve done nothing wrong Some people apologize constantly, saying “sorry” for asking a question,
Some sentences leave your mouth before your better self can catch them. You’re tired, you’re late, you’re worried, and then—there it is—the sharp little phrase you swore you’d never say. In my sixties, with grown kids and grandkids who now tug at my sleeves in the park, I can still hear a few lines I wish I could pull back. I wasn’t a monster. I was a dad doing his best on a thin margin. But if I could go back in time, I’d retire these eight sentences and swap in kinder, sturdier ones. 1. “Because I said so.” At
You know what I've noticed after all these years of being a dad and now watching my own kids raise theirs? The best parents aren't necessarily the ones with perfect houses or kids who never misbehave. They're the ones who understand that raising strong, capable humans isn't about control. It's about teaching the right lessons at the right time. The truth is, there are certain fundamental lessons that set kids up for success way beyond childhood. And if you've been teaching these five things, you're already ahead of the game. 1. How to embrace failure as a teacher, not an
There’s something quietly powerful about a loving father. He doesn’t need to be perfect, rich, or endlessly wise. He just needs to be present. Because according to psychology, a father’s warmth and consistency shape a child’s sense of safety, confidence, and self-worth in ways that last a lifetime. While a mother’s love is often celebrated, the emotional imprint of a nurturing father runs just as deep. Years later, when those children become adults, they carry pieces of that love within them: in how they treat others, in how they see themselves, and in how they face the world. Here are