๐ The Father’s Role in Early Childhood Development: Why Dads Matter More Than Ever
๐ The Father’s Role in Early Childhood Development: Why Dads Matter More Than Ever ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐ Early childhood (birth to 8 years) is the foundation stage of a child’s life ๐ง ๐ฑ. In India, parenting traditions have long placed mothers at the center of childcare, while fathers were seen mainly as providers. But times are changing—and for the better ✨. Today’s Indian fathers are more involved, emotionally available, and hands-on than ever before. From helping with homework to telling bedtime stories, fathers are shaping their children’s development in powerful ways ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง❤️. ๐ถ 1. Emotional Development : Indian Fathers Are Opening Up Earlier, many Indian dads believed that showing emotions would make children “weak.” But modern Indian fathers are breaking this myth ๐➡️❤️. For example ๐ฎ๐ณ: A working father in Delhi spends just 20 minutes daily talking to his 4-year-old daughter about her day. This simple habit helps the child feel heard and emotionally secure ...