In recent years, the responsible fatherhood field has expanded beyond its roots in
employment and parenting services for low - income fathers, recognizing the need to also help fathers enhance their
relationship skills.4 Research indicates that children raised by both parents in low ‐ conflict homes achieve better scores, on average, for a host
of indicators.5 Non-residential fathers face various communication and
relationship challenges that can affect engagement with their children and willingness to pay child support.6 By providing services to help fathers communicate openly in healthy, cooperative parenting
relationships, programs can improve potential outcomes for children, irrespective
of their parents» living arrangements.
This paper investigates changes in unemployment, the NEET rate and temporary
employment among 15 -24-year-olds in 41 countries
of the European Union (EU) and / or the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) between 2008 and 2013 and analyses the
relationship between these
indicators and changes in economic conditions.