• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Because dads don’t always think like moms™

  • Dad
    • Celebrities
    • Gay Dads
    • Sex
    • Single Dads
  • Pregnancy
    • Labor or Delivery
    • Pregnant Wife
  • Baby
    • Baby Naming
    • Feeding
    • Sleep
    • Toilet Training
  • Kids
  • Teens
  • Activities
    • Local
    • By Age
    • Movie Reviews
    • Celebrations
  • Toys
    • We Recommend
    • Toys
  • Coaching for Dads
  • Great Dad Talks Podcast

Do fathers spend more time with their children if they have boys?

October 12, 2011 by GreatDad Writers Leave a Comment

Growing up, most of your friends were probably boys, so it makes sense that your son wants to spend time with the other men in his life – like his male peers and, of course, his father. But do dads tend to favor their sons? Will a father spend more time with his kids if he has boys?

According a Journal of Family Psychology study cited by AllProDad.com, 41 percent of fathers with sons spend more time with their kids, while only 16 percent of dads who have daughters report an increase in family activity. Additionally, Kristin Mammen of Barnard College studied survey data and found that fathers of sons spend about 25 percent more time, or about 22 extra minutes, with their kids. But don't get too jealous, daughters – they spend it watching TV.

Of course, dads and sons often have a lot of interests in common – like sports, trucks and fishing. As a father and a man, you may have more trouble relating to your daughter's love of tea parties and pink princess dresses, but that doesn't mean the two of you can't develop a loving, positive relationship. After all, lots of women were once daddy's little girl.

Dads and daughters may have a different relationship than dads and their sons, but it's not any less special. You're the one your kids look to for guidance, love and understanding, no matter their gender. 

Filed Under: Dad

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
SIGN-UP TODAY to receive the only baby newsletter written by dads, for dads. Act now and receive a free copy of the popular GreatDad E-Book!
My baby's due date or birthday :
Profile picture
Privacy Policy and Terms
Baby Name Finder!

what's in a name

  • Show names for:
  • Boys
  • Girls
  • Either
Finding a name you can both agree on isn't always easy. Use our simple name generator to get started.
First Letter
Last Letter
Number of Letters
Origin
Find a name!

More to See

family under a cardboard

Over 40? The Five Types of Insurance You Should Have

October 22, 2022 By Contributing Authors

A Dad’s Guide to Bonding with Your Kids Through Computer Games

May 5, 2022 By Contributing Authors

Tags

529 Plan budgeting for teens college savings compromise dad dads Father's Day fatherhood friendship in-laws love marriage Movie Review parenting advice parenting skills prepaid cards ritual Sundays travel vacation

Footer

Hi mom!

Would you like to share this site with your husband or a friend?

Just enter his email address and your name below and we'll let him know all about GreatDad.com.

His email address
Your Name

Recent

  • Special Clarity session – $25
  • Over 40? The Five Types of Insurance You Should Have
  • A Dad’s Guide to Bonding with Your Kids Through Computer Games
  • 5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for a Surgical Procedure
  • How to get kids excited about dental hygiene

Search

Tags

529 Plan budgeting for teens college savings compromise dad dads Father's Day fatherhood friendship in-laws love marriage Movie Review parenting advice parenting skills prepaid cards ritual Sundays travel vacation

Copyright © 2023 . GreatDad