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title: "The fatherhood role: the most fundamental cornerstone of trust…"
description: "Üsküdar University Founding Rector Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, Istanbul Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate, Father-Son in the Same Camp, Quality Communication"
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last_updated: 2026-02-26
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# The fatherhood role: the most fundamental cornerstone of trust…

## Bilgi

| Özellik | Değer |
|---------|-------|
| **Kategori** | haber |
| **Yayın Tarihi** | 2025-11-18 |
| **Güncelleme** | 2026-02-26 |
| **Kaynak** | [Üsküdar Haber Ajansı](https://uha.com.tr/the-fatherhood-role-the-most-fundamental-cornerstone-of-trust) |

## Özet

**Üsküdar University Founding Rector Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan was a guest at the “Father-Son in the Same Camp” program organized by the Istanbul Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate. Speaking under the title "Family and Quality Communication," Tarhan emphasized the decisive role of intra-family communication in cultural transfer and drew attention to how the internet and technology threaten the family structure. Highlighting that children should be raised according to their own era, Tarhan stated that a balance of love and discipline is essential for healthy development. Tarhan also reminded that the fatherhood role is the fundamental cornerstone of trust and that the most valuable gift to a child is quality time, adding that overprotection can foster narcissistic tendencies in children. **

## İçerik

![](https://cdn.uha.com.tr/content/images/nt1-251118012546.png)

Parents and young people showed great interest in the program held at the Martyr Halil Kantarcı Marmaracık Youth Camp.

Journalist Şaban Özdemir moderated the interview, which was attended by approximately 120 fathers and sons from different regions of Istanbul. 

![](https://cdn.uha.com.tr/content/images/seyirci-251118012604.png)

## **“The family is our last fortress for cultural transmission”**

Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, who stated in the interactive interview that children should be raised according to the era they live in, said; “The legal norms and social norms that protect society have changed. The family is our last fortress for cultural transmission. However, due to the internet and smartphones, which have become open doors to our homes, the family is also under threat. If we cannot transmit our own culture and values to our children, in 10-20 years we will become victims of popular culture. We will become victims of Hollywood culture, of the entertainment industry. Our children are not just our children; they are the children of their time. Hazrat Ali has a beautiful saying, 'Raise your children not according to your era, but according to the era they will live in.' We, however, often try to raise children saying, 'It was like this in our time.' Whereas we should raise our children not according to the era we live in, but according to the era they will live in. This perspective is very important. Because to understand young people and children, we first need to change our own perspective.” he began his words. 

![](https://cdn.uha.com.tr/content/images/nt2-251118012619.png)

## **“Comparison is the most common cause of arguments and tension at home”**

Tarhan stated that children should not be compared; “It is common in our culture. When a new child is born, it is said, 'Your shoes have been thrown onto the roof, look, a sibling has arrived.' Minute one, goal one. What happens? Comparison begins. What happens when comparison begins? Competition between siblings begins. Comparison is the most common cause of arguments and tension at home. Also, vertical coalitions form within the family. The mother supports one child, the father supports another. Vertical coalitions emerge. One side supports its own child, the other side supports the other child. The situation is similar in family businesses. We don't have many long-standing family businesses. An uncle supports one group, a father supports another, a nephew supports a different group. Thus, vertical coalitions and polarization occur. Where there is polarization, time and energy are spent not on working, but on defeating each other, on ego wars, and on personality conflicts. However, for a an institution to progress, everyone needs to focus on what needs to be done for the good of the family or the company.” he expressed. 

![](https://cdn.uha.com.tr/content/images/bebek-251118012637.png)

## **Do not love your children by calling them 'Mommy's boy' or 'Daddy's girl'!**

Tarhan emphasized the importance of the sense of autonomy in children; “Just like the father-son relationship, the role of motherhood, fatherhood, being a business person, and a spouse… Each role needs to be lived correctly. In other words, role sharing is very important in this respect. For children, it varies according to age groups. For example, 4-12 years old is one group, 12-18 years old is another… Children's behavior changes with age. For a child between 4-12 years old, the father is the child's hero. Every word he says is sacred in the child's world. This is a tremendous opportunity. In such situations, if a father can be a good role model and establish a relationship of trust, and if he treats the child like a mature person without expecting mature behavior from them, this is very valuable. We usually call a child 'my daddy' but we should not love a child by calling them 'my daddy'. The child is not our limb, our arm or our leg. We also love our daughters by calling them 'my mommy'. Perhaps this is acceptable for the first 2-3 years, but after that, the child needs to be seen as a separate individual. If we don't do this, a condescending perspective emerges, and excessive affection is misused. If we constantly show affection to a child by calling them 'my daddy, my mommy, my auntie,' the child sees themselves as immature. The sense of autonomy and independent thought does not develop. Yet, in this age, autonomy and independence are very important. That is, we must teach our child to be the captain of their own ship. Motherhood and fatherhood do not mean just making the child happy; one must teach the child about life.” he said. 

## **“Discipline with love is essential”**

Drawing attention to the importance of the balance between love and discipline, Tarhan said; “A parent can raise their child like a little king of the house. This might be fine at a young age, but after the age of 10, the child starts to give orders and dominate, and then no one can say no to them. While their desires are limited to toy cars at a young age, they want a big car when they grow up. If you don't give it to them, they shake their parents like shaking a fruit tree. There is no violent love at home, but there are children raised in an undisciplined and rule-less manner. Most of these children grow up this way. Not without love, but raised with a lack of discipline and rules. There must be rules and authority at home. Discipline with love is essential. In such an environment, a child learns about life not just through rights but also through responsibilities. For example, a child asks for something from their mother or father. You say, ‘Oh, okay, my child, I'll do it, but finish your homework first.’ The child finishes their homework, and you keep your promise. In this way, the child learns both responsibility and their rights. Every age has a certain maturity for the child.” he said.

![](https://cdn.uha.com.tr/content/images/oo-251118012654.png)

## **“The most beautiful gift a father can give his child is quality time”**

Tarhan stated that spending quality time is a great gift; “The most beautiful gift a father can give his child is quality time. This is the most valuable gift, not buying toys or expensive things. Taking the time to spend quality time with the child is the greatest gift. This varies depending on the child's age. Sometimes it's playing, sometimes it's talking. For example, from the age of 6-7, a child starts to think concretely and abstractly. At this point, it is very important to ask for the child's opinion, 'What do you think about this?' and to research together. This way, a relationship of trust is established. It is very important for a child to trust their father.” he stated. 

## **“Justice begins in the family”**

Emphasizing that sibling rivalry is natural, Tarhan said; “This rivalry is similar to a boatman's quarrel. They fight, and an hour later they continue as if nothing happened. Most of the time, this is the case. Therefore, there will be small conflicts between them, such as 'Your toy is my toy.' There may be problems sometimes, but parents should not interfere. Children should be given the opportunity to 'You are mature enough, solve your problem among yourselves.' Of course, they should try to solve it without violence. If they cannot solve it, then a solution can be sought together. This way, children gain horizontal relationship experience. Otherwise, some children, for example, provoke their older sibling, and when the older sibling shouts, they immediately come to their mother and say, 'Mom, he shouted at me.' If the mother scolds the child, the child learns nothing. The older child is suppressed, the younger child is pampered. In such situations, the mother or father should perform a root cause analysis. Also, older children are told, 'You are older, be accommodating.' Younger ones, on the other hand, are pampered. The reason for this is a lack of love and justice at home. Justice begins not within court walls, but in the family.” he said. 

## **“Overprotection and coddling are the greatest harm done to a child…”**

Drawing attention to the need to teach children the maturity of each age, Tarhan said; “Some families exhibit excessive protection and coddling. Overprotection and coddling are the greatest harm done to a child. It is necessary to teach a child the responsibilities of each age. A child who has not learned the responsibilities of each age always focuses on receiving. They live as if everyone owes them, feeling as if everyone must serve them. If treated this way, a narcissistic personality emerges. A narcissistic personality sees their ego at the center of the world and such a person cannot be happy in life, always wanting to take. The realities of life are not giving, unlike parents. For this reason, such children often turn to drugs. Children raised by being beaten or with excessive love are not satisfied with normal affection and expect attention from everyone. When they cannot find it, they may become addicted to substances because they cannot form trust relationships. Therefore, it is necessary to teach children the maturity of each age so that they can manage themselves. The maturity of a three-year-old child is different, a six-year-old is different, a ten-year-old is different. Helping the father, learning to drive a car, swimming together, or learning to ride a bicycle is very valuable. When these skills are learned together, the father becomes the most important teacher in the child's life. Time spent together, building memories, is very valuable for the child.” he said.

## **“The fatherhood role is a child's greatest support in life”**

Referring to the importance of friendly communication with children, Tarhan said; “It is very important for a child to feel valued in their parents' world. If a child comes home scared, this is dangerous. The relationship with the child at home should not be distant. One should wrestle, play, do sports with them, sit knee-to-knee. One should be kind, not arrogant. Approach them like a friend, but respectfully. It is important to have good, friendly communication, not to spoil them like a friend. Future plans can be made; one should not be afraid when the child asks questions. Let them ask; if you answer, they will continue to ask; if you don't, they will give up. Give them the opportunity to ask questions. Allow them to make mistakes. We all make mistakes, I made them too. What matters is what we learn from the mistake. This is a learning opportunity for the child. The home should be a peaceful environment. If an ideal father can make the home peaceful, if children come home willingly and happily, then success has been achieved in that home. The home needs to be made a safe space. Children should not be approached with prejudice. The best role models for children are parents who build trust relationships. Love is usually received from the mother, while trust comes from the father. The fatherhood role is a child's greatest support in life.” he concluded his words.

## Akademik Referans

DOI: [https://doi.org/10.32739/uha.id.65189](https://doi.org/10.32739/uha.id.65189)

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