Transforming Fatherless Children through Faith as a Strength Perspective
Challenging Father-Absence as a Social ill in South African Society
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13114636 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Fazel E Freeks (0000-0002-2474-8756, North-West University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Issue | 103(2) |
| Publication date | 2022-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Pharos Journal of Theology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2414-3324 • E-ISSN: 2414-3324 |
| Publisher | FrIcAjOuRnAlS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.46222/pharosjot.103.2038 |
| OpenAlex | W4307756396 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 29 |
The Children’s Act, 38 of 2005, (South Africa) states that children in need of care and protection face social ills such as father absence and in addition some children abuse alcohol and drugs, among other things. The Act defines the essence of parental responsibilities and rights regarding children, and fatherhood in this context can be a notable trending topic. This research posits that fatherhood occurs predominantly within the context of families. Notwithstanding this, the nature of fatherhood is changing within an African context. Suspicion of attributing to men any positive aspect is evidenced within the social sciences, let alone appreciation of the role of men in families. The present project results show that transforming fatherless children and fatherhood can be ambiguous and challenging in a world dominated by men. Yet, this paper suggests and embraces faith as a strength perspective where God is seen as Father and parent apropos establishing his Fatherhood in the hearts of men, which characterizes the fatherhood of men, while it is life-giving in a world staggered by father absence. Father absence impedes children from receiving and giving love, and therefore, the manifest constant behavioural problems of children. Poor academic performance and selfperception are linked to father absence and children may suffer due to a lack of educational support and access to health care. Social workers try to collaborate with fathers and mothers to nurture a healthy relationship with their children. Unfortunately, these efforts fail in many instances and children become vulnerable due to a lack of care and love from both parents
Context (archaeology · Developmental psychology · Face (sociological concept · Faith · Nature versus nurture · Perspective (graphical · Social science · Sociology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Gender Studies · Homelessness and Social Issues · Marriage and Family Dynamics · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1.5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |