A working definition of fathering might be this: fathering is the act of guiding a child to behave in ways that lead to the childs becoming a secure child in full, thus increasing his or her chances of being happy and fruitful as a young adult.
Papadaddy's Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages (ed. Little, Brown, 2013) - ISBN: 9780316125666