It was once not uncommon to see mothers taking the lead in keeping the track of their child's symptoms and reporting them to the attending doctor. Women have long been bearing the role of nurturer and hence when children fall ill, mothers were the preferred care taker. Many socio-economic changes have led the fathers to become more involved in their child's health. They are increasingly more present during the pregnancy, more involved in their children's education and health care. Also, the role of a father in their children's health and development has become to the fore of research. Their involvement right from birth is beneficial to the child in many ways. Sensitive and involved fathers contribute to a child's physical, cognitive, emotional and social life. Simran Rao, a 24-year- old woman working in Bengaluru shared a memory of her childhood: "When I used to fall sick, I would first tell it to my mom. I have health anxiety. Sometimes, I even overthink a f...
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