Mothers and fathers have distinct roles but they are equally important as points of reference in forming children and passing on the faith to them.The maternal figure continues to have a role that young people consider essential for their growth, even if it is not sufficiently recognized in cultural, political and employment terms. Many fathers perform their own role with dedication, but we cannot conceal the fact that, in some contexts, the paternal figure is absent or transitory and, in others, oppressive or authoritarian. These ambiguities are also reflected in the exercise of spiritual paternity.
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