What are Fathers For? On average, children raised with an involved father fare better than children raised without one. Do children need a father (a man),
specifically, or do children need more than one parent/involved adult? As you sort through the positions, identify which arguments are gender essentialist versus non-
essentialist.
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/06/03/what-are-fathers-for
Your essay should:
(1) Briefly define the issue
(2) Summarize the two sides of the debate including the key points made and the evidence to support these positions
(3) Then discuss your own position on the issue and explain why you hold that position. Alternately, you can critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of
each side of the debate.
