Gelles's review of studies on the characteristics of parents and caregivers revealed that fathers are more likely to abuse their children than mothers.

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Gelles's review, along with other research, generally shows that mothers are reported to abuse children at a slightly higher rate than fathers, especially when considering overall child maltreatment in the context of custodial care, where mothers are often the primary caregivers.

Gelles's Review of Studies on the Characteristics of Parents and Caregivers