Tatay knows best: An animation feature on single fathers and their relationship with their daughters

• Main Authors: Co, Jenille Loren, Delos Santos, Zoe Anne, Hilario, Carissa Grace
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2013
• Subjects: Animated films; Father and child; Single fathers > Drama; Communication
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/11430
• Institution: De La Salle University

The animation film examines fatherhood from the perspective of a single father. Comprehending social processes and the micro-level dimensions of fatherhood requires an analysis on the evolving identities of men as fathers and their commitments to their children (Marsiglio, Hutchinson and Cohan 133). Men who become fathers are expected to experience challenges that would make them determine matters that are significant to them, their way of living and future expectations for the next generation (Eggebean and Knoester 383). In addition, situations where care is needed, particularly for children, can trigger personal growth by posing difficulties which confront men to decide their priorities (Eggebean and Knoester 383).