Dr. Haim Ginott, a renowned psychologist, mentor and teacher once observed: “Children are like wet concrete; whatever falls on them makes an impression. Therefore, the effects of the father's absence on children can, in fact, shape their perception of the world around them. Although developing a stronger relationship with a parent is an effect of fathers' absenteeism, it also brings the challenges of engaging in early sexual activity, reduced cognitive development, and poor academic performance, which are effects exhibited by many daughters. Truant fathers are defined as those who do not regularly converse with their children and therefore do not play a critical role in their development. Fathers' absenteeism is the result of many problems; a father may be absent due to death, divorce, and even abandonment. In the research conducted on fathers' absenteeism, emphasis will be placed on the absence of fathers due to the abandonment of their daughters. The bond between a mother and her daughter is a relationship that will develop to a stronger level since there is no father figure with whom the daughter can relate, this is an effect mentioned regarding the absence of fathers (The effects of single parenting on children , 2011, August 3). The effect occurs because mother and daughter have the opportunity to participate in shared responsibilities that will help them grow as individuals. Your daughter will develop characteristics such as teamwork, a healthy work ethic, and self-confidence, which are three (3) important character traits that will serve her well into adulthood. Mothers can show their daughters what it means to be independent and strong instead of depending on a man to do everything. The relationship between me... in the center of the card... the one of them wanting to be "daddy's little girl". Works Cited Ellis, B.J., Bates, J.E., Dodge, K.A., Fergusson, D.M., Horwood, L.J., Pettit, G.S., & Woodard, L. (2003, June). Does the absence of a father expose daughters to a particular risk of early sexual activity and teenage pregnancies? National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 74 (3), 801-821. Krohn, F. B., & Bogan, Z. (2001, December). The effects that absent fathers have on female development and college attendance. College Student Journal, 35(4), 595-598. Retrieved from findarticles.comMack, M. (n.d.). The importance of the father/daughter relationship. Counseling for the healing of hearts and families. Retrieved October 21, 2011, from www. healinghearts-families.comThe effects of single parenthood on children. Center for single parents. Retrieved October 16, 2011, from www.singleparentcenter.net/effects-of-single-parenting.html