Abstract:
A war is being fought inside the walls of America. It is a shameful ‘cold war’. It is under-capitalized, under-publicized, and almost always undercover. It involves the family unit as we know it. Fathers who are missing in action declared this war, and our children are the greatest casualties. Tonight, when you go to bed, think about the 27 million children who will go to sleep without their fathers in their home. Adding insult to injury, millions of these children will never see the face of their biological fathers. The statistics are staggering, especially in a country so rich in resources as the United States. Fortunately, many mothers are picking up the slack and are doing a great job. However, they are only one-half of the child’s life. The missing link is the love and guidance that comes from a father.