Role of the father

• Theres counter evidence undermining the secondary role of the father - Gossman, fathers are more important in play and stimulation rather than nurturing. Same sex couple child grows up to be functional implies that role of the father isnt significant
• Role of the father can have positive implications on psychology and the economy - Field, fathers can be primary caregivers. this is good as mothers can come back to work sooner and it takes pressure off them to nurse the baby for longer
• no clear answer to why fathers cant form primary attachment - it may be due to gender stereotypes however it could be due to biology like oestrogen hormones or that they may be more nurturing