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©Michelle Chan
As an Asian American female born and raised in the United States, one thought that never crossed my mind was that I could be perceived as threatening or dangerous by others just by my presence. Because it wasn't something that came up, I had the luxury of going about my daily life not realizing that it was an issue that impacted many in our country...
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©Michelle Chan
At times, the importance of a father or a father-figure can be overlooked, seeing as to how child-rearing continues to be viewed as the mother's role or "duty." However, research is showing that fathers play an essential role in helping their children grow and develop. Not only do fathers serve as a model for their children on how to behave with others, they also serve as a model for who their children may choose as their mates in the future. The way that fathers and mothers interact with their children are different (e.g. how they play with their children), which means that parents of different gender are able to teach their children different things. |
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