Fathers and families
A father’s presence has a huge impact on the development and wellbeing of their child. So how close are fathers and children? How do fathers share childcare with partners and other family members?
Key facts and figures
74% of all parents never smack their children, while 19% report they hardly ever do this. There's little difference between mothers and fathers when it comes to smacking their children.
Over half of fathers, whether in a couple or living on their own , will help their children with homework at least once a week, 56% and 53% respectively.
Latest outputs
Father involvement with children and couple relationships
This briefing paper investigates father involvement with their children, couple relationships and the interaction between the two.
Father involvement with children and couple relationships – Tables
Tables to accompany the briefing paper 'Father involvement with children in couple relationships'.
Fathers and families
In this paper we look at how involved parents are in the lives of their children, and whether things are different for fathers and mothers.
Fathers and families – tables
Tables to accompany the ‘Fathers and families’ briefing paper, which looks at how involved parents are in the lives of their children, and whether things are different for fathers and mothers.