THE WORTH OF GOOD FATHERS CAN'T BE OVERESTIMATED

The worth of good fathers can't be overestimated

Fathers Day has arrived as it always does this time of year amid much nationwide reflection about this indispensable role. Indeed, much sophisticated social research now confirms what common sense would never have doubted: The impact of good fathering can't possibly be overestimated, while its absence is always and everywhere to be lamented.

Bill McCartney, the former University of Colorado football coach who now heads up the nationwide organization known as Promise Keepers, stresses that fatherhood is "a divine assignment. With respect to the many mothers who do a heroic job in raising their youngsters, God has given fathers responsibilities that no one else can fulfill in the same way." Amen to that.