GEORGE NEWS -The biggest problem in the world now is fatherlessness. Research in 21 countries has shown that dysfunctional family life is the biggest problem, with fatherlessness at the centre of the problem, according to the Men for God (M4G) ministry.
M4G will be presenting the life-changing training seminar which they call 'Authentic fatherhood' in George from Thursday to Saturday, 14 to 16 November. It is based on the inspired work and book titled The world needs a father by Cassie Carstens.
The times are 18:30 to 21:30 on 14 and 15 November, and 09:00 to 13:00 on 16 November.
The cost to cover the expenses is R150 per person. This includes a training manual and refreshments. The venue is the Barkley Oates Building just off Courtenay Street opposite Kafe Serefe restaurant next to the Blood Bank.
Space is limited to only 25, so reserve your space as soon as possible. Phone Rob Bourke on 082 903 8995 for more information or visit www.theworldneedsafather.com.
Effect on children
"Virtually every major social pathology has been linked to fatherlessness," says the American political scientist Stephen Baskerville. "Violent crime, drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, suicide. All correlate more strongly to fatherlessness than to any other single factor."
According to statistics, men commit 90% of major crimes, 100% of rapes, 95% of burglaries, and 91% of offences against the family, and men comprise 94% of drunk drivers.
Every child needs a father.
How does this affect children?
- 63% of suicides come from fatherless homes.
- 80% of rapists motivated by displaced anger come from fatherless homes.
- 70% of juveniles in state operated institutions come from fatherless homes.
- 87% of children on the Cape Flats do not live with their biological fathers.
- 85% of children with behavioural problems come from fatherless homes.
- 71% of children who do not finish school come from fatherless homes.
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