Did You Know: Father's Day

The third Sunday in June is America's special day to celebrate our fathers. Here are some of the facts about our country's dads that you may not have known:

Did you know that there are 64.3 million fathers in America?

Did you know that in families where the mother works outside of the home, 14% of fathers are full-time stay-at-home dads?

Did you know that nearly a quarter of all married dads have three or more children living at home?

Did you know that one in five single parents with primary custody is a dad? Did you know that 31% of them are due child support from their child's mother?

Did you know that 11% of Dads are stepdads, living full-time with their spouse's children? Did you know that 85% of Dads live only with their biological children?

Did you know two-thirds of children under the age of six eat dinner with their dads every day?

Did you know that six out ten children under the age of six were praised at least three times a day by their fathers?

Did you know that one in twelve men serving in the army are dads?

Did you know that one in four dads who work outside the home spend less than an hour a day with their kids?

And did you know that 38% of working dads say they would take a pay cut to spend more time with their kids?

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marvin rose

18:51 06/15/2008

 

best and most important thing I ever did in my life was be a dad to my girls, I love them dearly

edna

18:14 06/13/2008

 

Please read this. It is interesting

fey

12:03 06/13/2008

 

Wow! now i know....im very glad to read the article.....atleast,i learned to know.Happy fathers day to all.

Eileen Barber

15:13 06/10/2008

 

May I use some of your information in my church newsletter this week?

Sarah

09:36 06/10/2008

 

May I use some of your information in our Church Bulletin this Sunday June 15? Need to know soon

Carol

16:33 06/02/2008

 

Would you allow us to use some of your information in our division newsletter this week?

corey

10:13 05/27/2008

 

lost of facts