PARENTING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WORKSHEET

NAME ____________________________________ 
DATE _________________

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.

Mom

Tasks/Roles/Responsibilities

Dad

 

Take out the garbage

 
 

Change a baby’s diaper

 
 

Prepare dinner

 
 

Mow the lawn

 
 

Clean the house

 
 

Fix the car

 
 

Paint the house

 
 

Grocery shop

 
 

Stay home when the children are small

 
 

Search for a day care center

 
 

Feed the baby

 
 

Participate in school activities with child

 
 

Attend school open house

 
 

Be a homeroom parent

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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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