Abstract
In many Latino families, the father assumes the role of breadwinner and head of the family. Intergenerational trauma may contribute to the dysfunctional “macho” role that Latino men may take in the family and in society. Over 75% of immigrants from Latin America to the United States report histories of trauma, including factors such as the aftermath of civil war, organized crime, political persecution, kidnapping, rape, extortion, assault, and domestic violence. Research shows that father involvement, or the involvement of other men in children’s lives, is positive based on several indicators of child well-being, including child health, social and emotional development, school completion rates, and gender flexibility, among others.
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