Mom's behavior key to dad's involvement in child care
Sunday, June 1, 2008 - 06:07
in Psychology & Sociology
Mothers play an important role in determining how much fathers get involved in taking care of their infants, according to new research. A study of 97 couples found that fathers were more involved in the day-to-day care of their infants when they received active encouragement from their wife or partner.
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