Why the father-son relationship is important
The Why Factor - A podcast by BBC World Service
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Fathers can influence their sons long after the two have stopped living together. The father can act as the role model or, conversely, a cautionary tale.In this edition of the Why Factor, Nastaran Tavakoli-Far talks with fathers and sons about how the relationship has affected them profoundly.Image: Honduran Father and Son. Credit: Getty Images