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Do fathers and other male influences really have a big impact on how a kid grows up to be?

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Of course.
Children are influenced by the environment in which they are raised.

It's well documented how boys in particular respond better to male influences as they grow.
Hence why many parents prefer male Teachers for their boys.

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@Picklebobble2 I read this study about men in the UK. It was only 48% out of 1,000 men. In South Korea they did a similar study and male students showed no measurable difference. The same study also showed no measurable difference in the US, but noting a positive result when you added people of color to the teacher pool. So, it may be safe to say culture plays a big part.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@SW-User That's true. I mean the saying [i]It takes a village to raise a child[/i] is quite true.