Specifically, for fathers, higher expectations
about their children's
educational level, and greater level / frequency of interest and direct involvement in children's
learning, education and schools, are associated strongly with better
educational outcomes for their children, including: • better exam / test / class results • higher level of
educational qualification • greater progress at school • better attitudes towards school (e.g. enjoyment) • higher
educational expectations • better behaviour at school (e.g. reduced risk of suspension or expulsion)(for discussion / review of all this research, see Goldman, 2005).