The one thing I want to focus on is bonding and emotional/psychological adjustments. During Dontrey's childhood he missed the bond between parent and child. Usually when we talk about this topic we talk about the bond between mother and child; but Dontrey missed this with his father as a child. This may cause him to resent the male figures in his life or cause him to lack confidence. Furthermore, it is said that during the postpartum period the father can provide an important support system for mothers, especially in helping them care for young children. Since Dontrey's mother did not have this paternal support, it was probably very difficult for her to raise him with her