1. What have the authors contributed in "Noncustodial fathers' involvement with their children: a right or a privilege?" ?
This study explores the key determinants of noncustodial fathers ’ involvement with their children.. To mitigate the problem of fathers not supporting their children economically, over the past 30 years, policy makers have strengthened child support policies to ensure noncustodial parents provide for their children.. The purpose of this study is to more clearly understand the key determinants of noncustodial fathers ’ involvement with their children.. The following questions are discussed: ( a ) How do the relationships participants had with their own fathers impact their relationships with their children ?
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2. What are the future works in "Noncustodial fathers' involvement with their children: a right or a privilege?" ?
Fathers found it necessary to endure an extended legal fight— with courts that may be biased—to spend time with their children, even when there was no evidence of justification for denying parental rights.. With more children living apart from their fathers, it will become increasingly important to advocate for policies that assist with noncustodial fathers ’ involvement in their children ’ s lives.
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3. What are the only avenues to establish a legal claim to their children?
For those who do not eventually marry, paternity determinations and child-support awards are the only avenues to establish a legal claim to their children.
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4. What did the participants feel about their relationship with their children?
As a result of having been closely involved in their children’s lives at the beginning, the participants in this study voiced feelings of strong emotional attachment and then abandonment.
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