Role of the Father

Question 1

AO1 for Role of the Father

Answer 1

• Research into role of the father is limited as traditionally mothers are primary caregivers for their infants.
• However it is more common to see a father as a primary caregiver for their infants and it is accepted.
• Contradicting evidence (Biologically cannot attach, playmate instead of a caregiver, can form attachments just like mother equally.)

Question 2

AO3 Role of the father

Answer 2

Hrdy (Biologically cannot attach)
Geiger (Playmate)
Belsky (Equally can form attachments, marital intimacy)