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Did you know that nearly one in three children live apart from their biological dads? Those kids are two to three times
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"Did you know that nearly one in three children live apart from their biological dads? Those kids are two to three times more likely to grow up in poverty, to suffer in school, and to have health and behavioral problems"

- Tony Dungy

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This quote by Tony Dungy is a sobering pointer of the struggles that many kids deal with in the United States. It highlights the reality that nearly one in 3 kids live apart from their biological fathers, and that this can have a substantial influence on their lives. These children are more likely to grow up in hardship, suffer in school, and have health and behavioral issues. This is a plain suggestion of the significance of having a strong household structure and the function that daddies can play in providing stability and assistance for their kids. It is also a call to action for those in positions of power to take actions to make sure that all kids have access to the resources they need to prosper.

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Tony Dungy This quote is written / told by Tony Dungy somewhere between October 6, 1955 and today. He was a famous Coach from USA. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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