PARENTING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WORKSHEET
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NAME ____________________________________ |
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Complete the statement below. |
| When I am a parent I will _________________________________________ |
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| In the chart below determine which of the tasks are specifically for a mother to do and which are for a father to do. If you think that they are tasks that both parents would do then check both sides. Add your own tasks to the list and share them with the class. Participate in a class discussion on parental roles and responsibilities. |
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Mom |
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Dad |
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Take out the garbage |
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Change a baby’s diaper |
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Prepare dinner |
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Mow the lawn |
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Clean the house |
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Fix the car |
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Paint the house |
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Grocery shop |
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Stay home when the children are small |
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Search for a day care center |
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Feed the baby |
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Participate in school activities with child |
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Attend school open house |
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Be a homeroom parent |
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3. After completing this chart and the class discussion have your thoughts on male/female roles and responsibilities changed? Why/why not? ___________ |
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4. How do your classmates viewpoints (philosophies) differ from yours with regard to the roles and responsibilities of parents?_______________________________________ |
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