Fathers are critically important. 14 statistics of fatherless homes, which unfortunately represent 25% (1/4) homes in America.
- 94% of the juveniles in a detention facility.
- 90% of the homeless population.
- 90% of runaway children.
- 85% of prison inmates.
- 85% of children who exhibit behavior disorders.
- 75% of rapists.
- 71% of high school dropouts, repeated/lower grades, and less degrees.
- 66% of juveniles in state custody.
- 63% of youth suicides.
- 30% of food insecure classified homes.
- 400% more likely to be in poverty.
- 400% (girls) more likely to become pregnant before age 20.
- 279% more likely to deal drugs.
- 279% more likely to carry firearms to attack others.
Psalms 68:4-6 says, “4-Sing unto God, sing praises to His name: extol Him that rideth upon the heavens by His name JAH, and rejoice before Him. 5-A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in His holy habitation. 6-God setteth the solitary in families…“
“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world” (James 1:27).
First, fathers are critically important, fathers matter. Also, there are few roles in society that are deemed essential. One essential role in the family is a father. Not just a biological father, but a spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, financial, social, and aesthetic father, So, fathers that are there for their wife and children, are desperately needed. However, no dad is perfect. The best dads are there for their family. Therefore, be a dad that shows up. And, the importance of fathers is critical to society. Because, families are the building blocks of every society, and fathers are a cornerstone to build a strong family. And, the importance of fathers matters greatly to your community. Furthermore, the importance of fathers matters greatly to your family, to your wife, and to your children. In addition, the importance of fathers cannot be over stated. Next, let’s reverse the horrible statistics from fatherless homes, and be a father found in the home. Finally fathers, let’s be there for our family, community, and society.