21-572: [REDACTED] Look up Pops or pops in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Pops may refer to: Name or nickname [ edit ] Pops, an informal term of address for a father or elder Pops (nickname) , a list of people Pops (Muppet) , a Muppets character Pops (Johnny Bravo) , a character from the Cartoon Network animated television series Johnny Bravo Pops Maellard ,
42-459: A non-paternity event , bringing up a child they wrongly believe to be their biological offspring . In almost all cultures fathers are regarded as secondary caregivers. This perception is slowly changing with more and more fathers becoming primary caregivers, while mothers go to work, or in single parenting situations and male same-sex parenting couples. In the West, the image of the married father as
63-399: A Muppets character Pops (Johnny Bravo) , a character from the Cartoon Network animated television series Johnny Bravo Pops Maellard , a fictional character in the Cartoon Network animated series Regular Show Pops Mensah-Bonsu , a British basketball executive and former player Other uses [ edit ] Sirius XM Pops , a Sirius XM Satellite Radio station Pops CB ,
84-654: A baseball club in Spain in the 1950s and '60s Pops (restaurant) , a themed roadside attraction in Arcadia, Oklahoma Privately owned public space (POPS), a physical space that, though privately owned, is open to the public Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), organic compounds that are resistant to environmental degradation See also [ edit ] Pops orchestra , an orchestra that plays popular music (generally traditional pop) and show tunes as well as well-known classical works, including: Boston Pops Orchestra ,
105-408: A child's social stability, educational achievement, and their potential to have a solid marriage as an adult. Their children may also be more curious about the world around them and develop greater problem-solving skills. Children who were raised with fathers perceive themselves to be more cognitively and physically competent than their peers without a father. Mothers raising children together with
126-417: A father reported less severe disputes with their child. The father-figure is not always a child's biological father, and some children will have a biological father as well as a step- or nurturing father. When a child is conceived through sperm donation, the donor will be the "biological father" of the child. Fatherhood as legitimate identity can be dependent on domestic factors and behaviors. For example,
147-417: A fictional character in the Cartoon Network animated series Regular Show Pops Mensah-Bonsu , a British basketball executive and former player Other uses [ edit ] Sirius XM Pops , a Sirius XM Satellite Radio station Pops CB , a baseball club in Spain in the 1950s and '60s Pops (restaurant) , a themed roadside attraction in Arcadia, Oklahoma Privately owned public space (POPS),
168-409: A physical space that, though privately owned, is open to the public Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), organic compounds that are resistant to environmental degradation See also [ edit ] Pops orchestra , an orchestra that plays popular music (generally traditional pop) and show tunes as well as well-known classical works, including: Boston Pops Orchestra , a subsection of
189-477: A study of the relationship between fathers, their sons, and home computers found that the construction of fatherhood and masculinity required that fathers display computer expertise. Roman law defined fatherhood as "Mater semper certa; pater est quem nuptiae demonstrant" ("The [identity of the] mother is always certain; the father is whom the marriage vows indicate"). The recent emergence of accurate scientific testing, particularly DNA testing , has resulted in
210-674: A subsection of the Boston Symphony Orchestra Philly Pops Corn Pops (also termed Pops), a Kellogg's breakfast cereal Pop (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Pops . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pops&oldid=1013799347 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
231-434: Is a non-biological male parent married to a child's preexisting parent and may form a family unit but generally does not have the legal rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child. The adjective "paternal" refers to a father and comparatively to "maternal" for a mother . The verb "to father" means to procreate or to sire a child from which also derives the noun "fathering". Biological fathers determine
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#1732845261020252-431: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Pops [REDACTED] Look up Pops or pops in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Pops may refer to: Name or nickname [ edit ] Pops, an informal term of address for a father or elder Pops (nickname) , a list of people Pops (Muppet) ,
273-407: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Father A father is the male parent of a child . Besides the paternal bonds of a father to his children, the father may have a parental, legal, and social relationship with the child that carries with it certain rights and obligations. A biological father is the male genetic contributor to
294-422: The family law relating to fatherhood experiencing rapid changes. Many male animals do not participate in the rearing of their young. The development of human men as creatures which are involved in their offspring's upbringing took place during the stone age. In medieval and most of modern European history, caring for children was predominantly the domain of mothers, whereas fathers in many societies provide for
315-568: The Boston Symphony Orchestra Philly Pops Corn Pops (also termed Pops), a Kellogg's breakfast cereal Pop (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Pops . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pops&oldid=1013799347 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
336-430: The creation of the infant , through sexual intercourse or sperm donation . A biological father may have legal obligations to a child not raised by him, such as an obligation of monetary support. An adoptive father is a man who has become the child's parent through the legal process of adoption . A putative father is a man whose biological relationship to a child is alleged but has not been established. A stepfather
357-685: The family as a whole. Since the 1950s, social scientists and feminists have increasingly challenged gender roles in Western countries, including that of the male breadwinner. Policies are increasingly targeting fatherhood as a tool of changing gender relations. Research from various societies suggest that since the middle of the 20th century fathers have become increasingly involved in the care of their children. In early human history there have been notable instances of patricide . For example: In more contemporary history there have also been instances of father–offspring conflicts, such as: For some animals, it
378-417: The law often makes no provision for either one or both fathers to take paternity leave. Fathers' rights movements such as Fathers 4 Justice argue that family courts are biased against fathers. Child support is an ongoing periodic payment made by one parent to the other; it is normally paid by the parent who does not have custody. An estimated 2% of British fathers experiences paternity fraud during
399-515: The level of involvement and roles expected by that society. Unlike motherhood , fatherhood is not mentioned in Universal Declaration of Human Rights . Parental leave is when a father takes time off to support his newly born or adopted baby. Paid paternity leave first began in Sweden in 1976, and is paid in more than half of European Union countries. In the case of male same-sex couples
420-551: The primary wage-earner is changing. The social context of fatherhood plays an important part in the well-being of men and their children. In the United States 16% of single parents were men as of 2013. Involved fathers offer developmentally specific provisions to their children and are impacted themselves by doing so. Active father figures may play a role in reducing behavior and psychological problems in young adults. An increased amount of father–child involvement may help increase
441-453: The sex of their child through a sperm cell which either contains an X chromosome (female), or Y chromosome (male). Related terms of endearment are dad ( dada , daddy ), baba, papa , pappa , papasita, ( pa , pap ) and pop . A male role model that children can look up to is sometimes referred to as a father-figure . The paternity rights of a father with regard to his children differ widely from country to country often reflecting
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