Dad's Early Connection With Child 'Writes Script' For Later School Involvement

When a dad changes diapers and makes pediatrician's appointments, he's more likely to stay interested and involved when his child makes the transition to school, said a new University of Illinois study that explores the role of parent involvement on student achievement.

This is rather intuitive, but now more verified. I think we can also say intuitively that the more the potential dad is tied to the wife and future family in commitment, the more likely he'll develop that relationship early on with his children. But that presumption relies on how well he understands marriage to be for that purpose or not...