Lesson 2: Roles of Parents Flashcards
1
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father’s role in the past
A
- breadwinner
- disciplinarian
- decision-maker
- distant
2
Q
why were fathers distant from kids in the past
A
- always at work
- socialized to not be emotionally available
- gave advice, not support
3
Q
fathers roles today
A
- coparent
- involved in pregnancy from the start (pre-natal health, feeding baby)
4
Q
fathers: interaction and play (5)
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- physical play (more risky/rough)
- competition and risk-takers (men socialize through competition)
- build independence and confidence
- prepare for real-world (relationship prep)
- discipline (fairness/duty)
5
Q
challenges that fathers have
A
- bonding w/ child
- time (mom has 9-month headstart)
- financial expectations
- lack of role model (no dad to learn from)
- support (less emotional)
- poor coping mechanisms
6
Q
what areas do fathers face discrimination in
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- mothers v fathers day
- mom + child classes
- gendered parking spots
7
Q
absent fathers: effect on sons
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- want structure/role model so go to: gangs and prison
- drugs
- anger issues
- low self-esteem/lack confidence
- feel lost/no direction
- disregard school/law
8
Q
absent fathers: effect on daughter
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- low self-worth
- low standards
- sexual/unhealthy relationships
- bad w/ boundaries/rejection
9
Q
similarities between sons and daughters w/ absent fathers (7)
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- attahment style (anxious, need reaffirming)
- low self-esteem
- unclear abt identity
- trust issues
- self-destructive behaviour
- need validation from others
- struggle w/ emotional regulation
10
Q
what do fathers teach their children (5)
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- structure/discipline
- how to be father/husband
- how to be outspoken/confident
- financial literacy
- sports/athletics
11
Q
why are canadian fathers involved than in the US
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- parental leave
- less financial stress
- less gender roles
12
Q
mother’s role in the past
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- main caregiver (childcare)
- support husband
- stay at home
- supportive/nurturing
- traditional
13
Q
mothers role today
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- shared responsibility (but not 50-50, more 60-40)
- working
- matriarch (leads to villainization)
- more disciplinarian
14
Q
have mother’s role become worse or better over time
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worse, bc of work + household duties
15
Q
mommy wars
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when moms judge/shame other moms
