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GYEONGSAN, South Korea — The Gyeongsan Family Center in North Gyeongsang Province is running its 2026 neighborhood fathers class, “Goal-Kicking Kids and Dads,” to encourage fathers to take a more active role in child care and strengthen bonds with their children.
The program targets fathers and their children ages 7 to 9. It began in April and will run through October for a total of 23 sessions. Along with play, it includes instruction to help fathers better understand child-rearing based on developmental stages.
Soccer activities range from basic drills to mini-games, designed to help fathers and children cooperate and communicate through physical activity. The center said it expects the program to promote more active involvement by male caregivers at home and deepen emotional connections with children.
Shin Yong-ik, head of the Gyeongsan Family Center, said the hands-on program will expand opportunities for family communication and help build a healthy family culture. The center said it plans to continue offering additional education programs for fathers.
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