The Mayor of Cirebon, Effendi Edo, is encouraging fathers in the city to actively participate in their children’s education, particularly around report card distribution and the start of the new school year. The initiative aims to reduce the number of children growing up without consistent paternal figures in their school lives. Mayor Edo is specifically requesting fathers to attend school to collect their children’s report cards and accompany them to school. This effort is intended to strengthen family bonds and demonstrate a father’s commitment to their child’s academic progress. The appeal comes as schools prepare for the end-of-semester report distribution and the commencement of the new academic year. City officials believe increased fatherly presence will positively impact student well-being and academic performance. The move is part of a broader strategy to address social issues related to fatherless families within Cirebon.