The phrase "absent fathers" refers to fathers who are not present or involved in their children's lives, either physically or emotionally. Full definition
Additionally, adolescent boys with absent fathers are more likely to engage in delinquency than those who are present. (fatherhood.org)
Twenty - seven percent of absent fathers say they have not seen the children at all in the past year. (familydiplomacy.com)
It's not uncommon for kids to start having questions about absent fathers around the time they enter preschool and begin to pick up on different family structures. (thespruce.com)