, thereby allowing her to compete more successfully in the workplace. The men share in the joy of participating in their children's day-to-day experiences. Differences in parenting styles between men and women are also believed to contribute to children's well-bein. Studies suggest that a strong paternal presence greater curiosity, higher self-esteem, and better emotional balance in the child. Societies with strong family units also report lower juvenile crime rates and lower rates of teen pregnancy Robert Frank, a professor of child development at oakton community college in the US. notes that working mothers aren't necessarily absent from the home, many women form a close relationship with their kids regardless.