Dr. Haim Ginott, renowned psychologist, mentor and teacher, once remarked: “Children are like wet cement; everything that comes their way makes an impression. So the effects of absent fathers on children may actually shape their perceptions of the world around them. Although developing a stronger relationship with one parent is an effect of fathers' absenteeism, it also comes with challenges related to engaging in early sexual activities, diminished cognitive development, and poor academic performance, which is an effect manifested by many girls. Absentee fathers are defined as those who do not converse regularly with their children and therefore do not play a major role in their development. Father absenteeism results from many problems; a father may be absent due to death, divorce, and even abandonment. In the research carried out on fathers' absenteeism, emphasis will be placed on the absence of fathers due to the abandonment of their daughters. The bond between a mother and her daughter is a relationship that will develop to a stronger level since there is no father figure. with whom the daughter can identify, this is an effect mentioned about the absence of fathers (The effects of single parenthood on children, August 3, 2011). This effect occurs because both mother and daughter have the opportunity to participate in shared responsibilities that will help them grow as individuals. The girl will develop characteristics such as teamwork, a healthy work ethic and self-confidence, which are three (3) important character traits that will serve her well into adulthood. Mothers can show their daughters what it means to be independent and strong instead of depending on a man to do everything. The relationship between me... middle of paper... some of them who aspire to be "daddy's little girl". Works CitedEllis, BJ, Bates, JE, Dodge, KA, Fergusson, DM, Horwood, LJ, Pettit, GS, & Woodard, L. (June 2003). Does father absence put girls at particular risk of early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy? National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 74 (3), 801-821. Krohn, FB and Bogan, Z. (December 2001). The effects of absent fathers on women's development and college attendance. Journal of University Students, 35 (4), 595-598. Retrieved from findarticles.comMack, M. (n.d.). The importance of the father/daughter relationship. Tips for healing hearts and families. Retrieved October 21, 2011 from www. Healinghearts-families.comThe effects of single parenthood on children. Center for single parents. Accessed October 16, 2011 from www.singleparentcenter.net/effects-of-single-parenting.html