Modern fatherhood is changing. Instead of focusing only on earning money, more fathers are now prioritizing active caregiving and emotional support for their children.

現代的父親角色正在改變。比起僅僅專注於賺錢，現在更多的父親將重點放在積極照顧以及給予孩子情感支持上。

In the past, fathers were often seen as strict figures who provided money but remained emotionally distant. This created a cycle where many fathers and sons lacked a close relationship. However, this is changing among younger men, especially in India. Many fathers are now embracing domestic duties, such as taking care of children at night and choosing to spend more time at home rather than traveling for work.

在過去，父親通常被視為嚴厲的形象，僅提供金錢但在情感上十分疏離。這造成了一個惡性循環，導致許多父子之間缺乏親密關係。然而，在年輕男性中，尤其是在印度，這種情況正在改變。現在許多父親開始接納家務責任，例如在夜晚照顧孩子，並選擇花更多時間在家而不是出差。

Despite these positive changes, several challenges remain. The 2026 State of the World's Fathers report highlights a conflict between the traditional role of the 'provider' and the desire to be an active parent. This is often made worse by financial instability caused by inflation and rising housing costs. Consequently, many fathers must work multiple jobs, which leaves them with less time for their children. Furthermore, a lack of paid paternity leave means that involved fathers are still seen as unusual in many workplaces.

儘管有這些正面的改變，仍存在若干挑戰。《2026年世界父親狀態報告》強調了「養家者」的傳統角色與希望成為積極家長的願望之間的衝突。通貨膨脹和房價上漲導致的財務不穩定，往往使情況惡化。因此，許多父親必須兼職多份工作，導致陪伴孩子的時間減少。此外，缺乏有薪陪產假，意味著在許多職場中，積極參與育兒的父親仍被視為不尋常。

In the United States, experts emphasize that a father's presence leads to better development for children. Organizations like Family First point out that over 25% of American children do not have an active father in their lives. To address this, states such as Florida, Texas, Arkansas, and Indiana have introduced programs to support fathers. These initiatives suggest that strengthening the bond between fathers and children is essential for a healthier society.

在美國，專家強調父親的陪伴有助於孩子的良好發展。如 Family First 等組織指出，超過 25% 的美國孩子生活中沒有積極參與的父親。為了改善這一點，佛羅里達州、德克薩斯州、阿肯色州和印第安納州推出了支持父親的計畫。這些舉措表明，強化父子之間的紐帶對於建立一個更健康的社會至關重要。

Overall, there is a global desire for fathers to be more emotionally present. However, achieving this goal depends on overcoming economic difficulties and outdated social expectations.

總體而言，全球都有讓父親在情感上更參與其中的願望。然而，實現這一目標取決於能否克服經濟困難和過時的社會期望。