The article discusses how social trends in the 20th century have transformed fatherhood and family life, affecting children's and fathers' development. Key trends include increased women's labor force participation, increased father absence, increased father involvement, and increased cultural diversity. These changes have led to evolving expectations of fatherhood and family structures. The article emphasizes the importance of considering the broader sociohistorical context in understanding fatherhood and highlights the need for future research to consider mothers, fathers, and family structure. It also discusses the impact of these changes on children's development, including the effects of father absence on school achievement, behavior, and emotional well-being. The article also explores the increasing involvement of fathers in child care and the role of cultural diversity in shaping fatherhood. It concludes by emphasizing the need for a life-span approach to fatherhood, considering how children's experiences will shape their future expectations of fatherhood and motherhood. The article also discusses the importance of understanding the development of fatherhood, including the role of fathers in children's lives and the impact of cultural and social changes on fatherhood. It highlights the need for research that considers the complex interplay between fatherhood, family structure, and children's development. The article also discusses the challenges faced by fathers in providing for their children and the importance of policies and programs that support fathers and families. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of understanding the changing nature of fatherhood and its impact on children's development.The article discusses how social trends in the 20th century have transformed fatherhood and family life, affecting children's and fathers' development. Key trends include increased women's labor force participation, increased father absence, increased father involvement, and increased cultural diversity. These changes have led to evolving expectations of fatherhood and family structures. The article emphasizes the importance of considering the broader sociohistorical context in understanding fatherhood and highlights the need for future research to consider mothers, fathers, and family structure. It also discusses the impact of these changes on children's development, including the effects of father absence on school achievement, behavior, and emotional well-being. The article also explores the increasing involvement of fathers in child care and the role of cultural diversity in shaping fatherhood. It concludes by emphasizing the need for a life-span approach to fatherhood, considering how children's experiences will shape their future expectations of fatherhood and motherhood. The article also discusses the importance of understanding the development of fatherhood, including the role of fathers in children's lives and the impact of cultural and social changes on fatherhood. It highlights the need for research that considers the complex interplay between fatherhood, family structure, and children's development. The article also discusses the challenges faced by fathers in providing for their children and the importance of policies and programs that support fathers and families. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of understanding the changing nature of fatherhood and its impact on children's development.