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What Happened to Strong Fathers? 5 Theories

5 theories and why society needs them now

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Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Jan 05, 2026
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“We don’t ask a lot of our kids,” my caller Mike told me. “Do you think I’m holding them back by giving them such a comfortable life?” Why wouldn’t a father ask a lot of his children? Throughout human history, dads were the ones who demanded that their offspring learn about honor, perseverance and hard work. Why are fathers failing to help their kids become confident, competent, strong and independent?

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