Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Mother and Father
To me, there is a difference between the 2 genders of mother and fathers. Today, I had a parent teacher conference with the teacher, my daughters father, and myself (mind you, my daughter is 4). So as the conference started, the teacher went over the report performance and I had a lot of questions as to how my daughter is progressing. My daughter's father did not have any questions and just laid back. I wanted to know it all and ask any questions to ensure I know her daily activities and how she is progressing in school. Also, it is imperative that I know what needs to happen during the summer months while it is play time in school. I think that fathers, not all, put a lot on the mothers to know what the child is doing and what needs to be done. Also, since my daughter is a girl, she is like the softer one and she is a little princess to him. Man, it would be nice for them to take the lead sometimes and just let me sit back.
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I can understand where you are coming from but it's like why do you think he acts that way? Maybe growing up that was the role his mother took and he is just mimicking what he saw. It's difficult for all to not act out what was taught since early development. I wonder what would happen if you just decided to "lay back." Do you think he could take the lead? When you think about it this is the perfect example of masculine/ feminine roles? How do we pull away from this? Or can we?
Daphne2508,
I am afraid to "lay back" only because I am a dominate person. It is probably from growing up where the shyness comes in, but I know that he cares for my daughter's well being. Honestly, I think that women are to ask the questions and protect the children while men are to be the providers and take care of home.
We are this way because of our gender roles. You feel like this b/c that is how you were raised. Certain things are considered women's work and others are men's work. I think we should shy away from these roles b/c both sexes can have both and still be effective. you figure your child is more likely to grow up and be like you b/c she is already learning gender roles by watching the interaction between you and her father.
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