Can the traditional role of a father still exist in the 21st century world?
Of course it can. There are many societies who still have the father as the head of house and his only involvement is in providing a roof over the head, shirt on the backs of their children and food on the table. I've seen it with my own eyes. It is a successful model that works in places like Sierra Leone, parts of India and parts of Bangladesh.
In such societies, the extended family unit is common place. There's a saying which is very apt ' 'It takes a village to raise a man' - or something like that. In other words, the nurturing of the child is a communal affair not just the duty of the mother or just the father.
However, if you are reading this blog, you're probably living in in a country where family breakdown is common, let alone having tight communities. The key question is - are you leaving the upbringing of your child to your community and does it serve the purpose of becoming a healthy, well-balanced adult?
Harun Rabbani
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