Orlando Family Counselor Therapist Expert Jim West | Penn State Study Dads Effect on Teen Self Esteem Fox 35 Video
Penn State University study reports the effect fathers have on their sons and daughters!
“I don’t understand why my daughter is so depressed?
“Why is my son hanging out with negative influences?”
“Why does my daughter date idiots?”
“Why does my son have such low self esteem?”
If you hear yourself or other parents asking these questions it might be the “dad effect”

Six Benefits of hangin’ with dad:

1. Boys learn social skills | Just hanging out with their dad in groups and observing his interactions helps develop communication skills and confidence.
2. Dad’s raise the bar | Daughters observe qualities in their father that are qualities she looks for in her boyfriend. Dad’s plan ahead date nights with their daughters so they can anticipate the time with dad. She can shop with mom for a dress or outfit periodically as well. Dad can get the door to the restaurant or the car, take her by the arm, get her chair and treat her like a lady to raise the bar so hi the “idiot boyfriends” won’t be able to reach it!
3. Teens have less delinquency and give in less to peer pressure if hanging out more with dad. Going to sporting events, laser tag, the movies, picnics, swimming, skiing, weekend camping trips, etc.

Orlando Family Counselor Therapist Expert Jim West was interviewed by Fox 35 Orlando Florida to go over the 6 Benefits of Dads and how to connect with their teenagers. Read all 6 Benefits of hanging with Dad here