Focus on Family: Recognizing the importance of fathers Discussion 1 In chapter 2, review Box 2-6 “Focus on Family: Recognizing the importance of fathers,

Focus on Family: Recognizing the importance of fathers Discussion 1

In chapter 2, review Box 2-6 “Focus on Family: Recognizing the importance of fathers,” and conduct additional research on father absence. Start your research here at National Fatherhood Initiative or here at National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. Based on your module reading and research, discuss the influence of fathers on child development. Answer the question, “How is child development impacted when fathers are involved, or absent?” Explain.

200 words at least

Head each “discussion”

“Focus on Wellness: Healthy Aging” and then conduct additional Internet research on the subject of “successful aging.” Start your research with:

• The American Psychological Association, available at: http://www.apa.org/monitor/jan00/cs.aspx
• The National Institute on Aging, available at: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/featured/healthy-aging-longevity

Next, select a family member, friend, or someone in your community who has reached late adulthood, such as an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or perhaps this applies to you. Compose a 200-300 word essay explaining how successfully this person has aged. Have personal health habits contributed to quality of life, longevity, health and wellness, and if so, how? Can you suggest health habits that might improve the quality of life for this person? What are they and why? How has your relationship with this person affected your understanding of aging? Explain.

Discussion 2