her husband can take some family responsibilities off her shoulders, 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.