By Charlotte Russell Johnson
Daddy's Hugs
By Charlotte Russell Johnson
The text’s major premise is that the role of fathers is
essential to promote healthy child development and appropriate role modeling.
The book exhorts the role of fatherhood in the lives of children. Daddy’s Hugs
offers striking commentary on the plight of fatherless children. Fathers are
portrayed as more than financial breadwinners. Instead, they are depicted as
essential emotional caregivers. The book praises and provides examples of
fathers who take an active role in parenting. There is an excellent balance of
positive, negative, and neutral fathering role models. The humorous vignettes
make this book an easy read. The book is able to stray away from the common
mistake of male bashing. The devaluation of the role of fathers and their
inadequate preparation for this role is explored in-depth. Women are not viewed
as passive victims to be exploited by males, but as active participants in child
rearing and parenting.
It reveals groundbreaking insight into the importance of male role models to
prepare males for life and women for mate selection. It is one of the most
radical paradigm shifts in child development, since Dr. Benjamin Spock's Baby
and Child Care. This book is excellent for mothers, fathers, children, potential
parents and partners, as well as those who will work with individuals, families,
or are in need of a good laugh.