I've just come across a report published by the Fatherhood Institute (the UK's fatherhood think-tank) called "The difference a Dad makes". This is hands down one of the best reports by any parenting organisation on recent trends in child upbringing. Although it seems the main objective of the Fatherhood Institute is as a lobbying organisation the report is an easy read for everyone. It is a summary of underlying trends and desires of fathers that are becoming ever more apparent.

Some key quotes from the research presented in this report:

"Dads are more ready than ever to play an active role in caring for their newborn children:

* 4 out of 5 new dads say they would be happy to stay at home and look after their baby
* Half of dads of children under 3 read to them daily and more than three quarters play with them daily.
* 94% of dads take time off around the birth of their child but many prefer to take paid holiday because paternity leave is still paid at
too low a rate.

For more information check out the website of the Fatherhood Institute or download the full report attached to this post.

-Stefan

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