Having An Absent Father Research Paper

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I. Has anyone ever asked you how your day is going, and your response was just “good”. Even if it wasn’t, just because you would rather not explain every happy, sad, excited, scared emotions you’ve had throughout the day.

II. So when Mrs. Mcquiggan said to focus on two main points, I immediately thought “I can’t do that”. There are so many parts to me and my life, it’s difficult to pick just two.

III. When I sat down and thought about what has significantly affected my life, I thought about my mother and father(or lack thereof) a father. Today I’m going to talk about how having an absent father has affected who I have become, and what it’s like growing up with a single mother.

I. The most important things I’ve learned from having an absent father is how to forgive, be emotionally resilient, optimistic but realistic, accepting, and grateful.
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Since growing up without a father around is too common, I went on fatherhood.org and found that 1 in 3 children grow up without their biological father in their home. B. Most people attach a negative connotation to having an absent father. I’m not saying having an absent father is a great thing that more people should try, but in my life not having a father has helped me grow into the best person I can be.
1. People assume that girls without a father are always seeking to fill a void, and will look to fill that in romantic relationships. They assume children in fatherless homes are emotionally unstable with abandonment issues. This crazy phenomenon is called “daddy issues”.
2. Personally, I have never experienced this. I don't have a void to fill and I would like to think I'm pretty emotionally stable. Not having a father has helped me to dig