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Amani Karisa, Associate Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center

Do dads of disabled children do enough? Kenya study points to misunderstood ways of caring

Fathers have a strong influence over whether and how children access schooling. David Geneugelijk/unsplash, CC BY

A child’s success at school doesn’t depend only on teachers and classrooms. Studies show that when parents engage with schools – by attending meetings, supporting learning at home and working with teachers – children tend to do better academically and socially.

In many African countries, fathers hold decision-making and financial authority within families. This gives them strong influence over children’s schooling.

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