Changes in Parental Roles
The past several decades have brought about many changes in parental roles. Some of those changes have proven to be positive, and families have benefited from them. However, not all changes have been encouraging, but instead have had undesirable consequences, even so, it is not uncommon. As with any change, there will always be controversy whether or not particular changes are favorable or unfavorable. Throughout the last several decades, a few changes that have taken place include; mothers working outside the home, fathers participating more in childcare and household duties, and single parenthood.
Decades earlier the traditional role of women was that of the primary caregiver and homemaker. Women did not work apart …show more content…
In the 1960’s only 25% of all household with children under 18 had both parents working outside the home, and in 2012 that had increased to 60% (Parker, 2015). Society has varied opinions on whether or not the dual income family has had a positive effect on the family. According to the survey conducted by The Pew Research Center,
Most (62%) say that a marriage where the husband and wife both have jobs and both take care of the house and children is preferable to one where the husband works and the wife takes care of the home and family (30%). At the same time, a majority (74%) says having more women in the workplace makes it harder for parents to raise children (Parker, 2015).
Even though dual income families are the majority of two-parent households, in recent years our society has seen an increase in single parent …show more content…
My opinion is if a couple chooses to have children, then it is better for the mother to stay home and raise them. No one will love your kid more than you do. Childcare providers cannot take the place of a child’s mother. I am of the opinion that fathers taking a more active role in the lives of their children has absolutely been positive. Dads can give their children things that mothers cannot. Men who are actively involved in a nurturing capacity in their children’s lives will also have a better relationship with them. Regardless what some people think, my views are that children need both parents in their lives to thrive and develop into functional members of society. I realize that there are situations when single parent household are going to happen and are necessary. Moreover, in those circumstances, many parents do their best to fill both parental roles, and should be applauded. Changes in parenting roles will continue to evolve and develop as a society as the culture continues to change. Not everyone will agree that the changes that have taken place or will continue will be a benefit to our world. Nevertheless, each member of humanity will continue to live within their own morals and
The past several decades have brought about many changes in parental roles. Some of those changes have proven to be positive, and families have benefited from them. However, not all changes have been encouraging, but instead have had undesirable consequences, even so, it is not uncommon. As with any change, there will always be controversy whether or not particular changes are favorable or unfavorable. Throughout the last several decades, a few changes that have taken place include; mothers working outside the home, fathers participating more in childcare and household duties, and single parenthood.
Decades earlier the traditional role of women was that of the primary caregiver and homemaker. Women did not work apart …show more content…
In the 1960’s only 25% of all household with children under 18 had both parents working outside the home, and in 2012 that had increased to 60% (Parker, 2015). Society has varied opinions on whether or not the dual income family has had a positive effect on the family. According to the survey conducted by The Pew Research Center,
Most (62%) say that a marriage where the husband and wife both have jobs and both take care of the house and children is preferable to one where the husband works and the wife takes care of the home and family (30%). At the same time, a majority (74%) says having more women in the workplace makes it harder for parents to raise children (Parker, 2015).
Even though dual income families are the majority of two-parent households, in recent years our society has seen an increase in single parent …show more content…
My opinion is if a couple chooses to have children, then it is better for the mother to stay home and raise them. No one will love your kid more than you do. Childcare providers cannot take the place of a child’s mother. I am of the opinion that fathers taking a more active role in the lives of their children has absolutely been positive. Dads can give their children things that mothers cannot. Men who are actively involved in a nurturing capacity in their children’s lives will also have a better relationship with them. Regardless what some people think, my views are that children need both parents in their lives to thrive and develop into functional members of society. I realize that there are situations when single parent household are going to happen and are necessary. Moreover, in those circumstances, many parents do their best to fill both parental roles, and should be applauded. Changes in parenting roles will continue to evolve and develop as a society as the culture continues to change. Not everyone will agree that the changes that have taken place or will continue will be a benefit to our world. Nevertheless, each member of humanity will continue to live within their own morals and