Fathers Say Economic Pressure Stopping Them Being the Parent They Want to Be Mounting economic pressures make it difficult for fathers to fulfill the traditional provider role, according to a global survey. While fathers desire greater involvement in their children’s lives and are providing more care at home than previous generations, work and financial pressures often prevent them from participating fully. The study examined fathers’ experiences across 14 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, and Spain.

• Fathers face increasing difficulty fulfilling the traditional provider role due to economic pressures.
• Many fathers want to play a larger role in their children’s lives but lack financial support.
• Fathers are providing more equal care in the home than previous generations.
• Work and financial pressures often prevent fathers from participating more in childcare.
• The report surveyed fathers in 14 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, and Spain.