There are many known single-parent families, where the remaining parent had to go out to get a job to support the family, and quite successfully raised children who had a healthy well-being, well rounded, succeeded themselves. And yet, many still fear a woman going out to work if she's married.
After WWII, there were many women who had to go out to work, thus discovered a life outside the home. Some of their children didn't turn out well, and yet we have to admit many did.
I don't beleive it's the women working that turns out people such as murderers, rapists, theives, codependent people, stalkers, insecure people, suicide victims, drug dealers, hookers, pimps, alcoholics, etc. I beleive it's the well-being of the parents, single or married, which determines the outcome of the child.
If the parents, are healthy, open-minded, creative, teachable, goal-oriented, teaches good values, virtues, etc., to their children, their children will grow in to good adults. Why the fear?
2006-10-19 10:39:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Many men still feel intimidated by women taking control of their own destinies. They have been socialized to believe that a woman working outside of the home is leaving her children to detriment and danger. You are quite correct in you appraisal of how a well rounded child is raised. I would think that given your level of understanding your children will turn out intuitive and open minded and less likely to feed into the frenzy of bias against women in our society.
2006-10-19 14:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't think anyone can factually prove that broken families do or don't cause dysfunctional people, but the evidence certainly can be construed as such. some formal studies do state it is so, but thhhis is such a political subject. Ask a few older people for their opinions though. People whom have lived life and have seen a couple of generations go by. You will no doubt hear that they do think that single parents have less functional kids on average. Either way, many men are now on marriage strike anyway. There is no incentive for men to get married, if not for a wife and mother to his children. Children without two parents are certainly at a disadvantage. Men don't fear successfull women. Men don't fear the success of women, ... it's just not our concern. For a strictly sexual friendship sure, no problem. but what would I want a woman for if she won't raise my kids or act as a wife???? No animosity here. I have two daughters and I'm well aware of the problem that it poses for women today. However it seems to me that it's almost guaranteed that you won't have success of any great magnitude at home or work, when you are spread so thin. I say this about both men and women.
2006-10-19 13:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by nickname 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I never felt that way, its soo normal, my mom practically raised me and put a roof over my dads head!
I dont understand why anyone would blame women, two parent families who have kids that are rapist, murderers, etc were put on this earth by both parents, so both parents are to blame. many fathers dont get involved in there kids lives, so many fathers are to blame. I never blamed women alone , I always thought " what kind of parents are these".
coming from a family with low father involvement, I know kids would be much better off with a responsible dad. I know this.
2006-10-19 10:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are assuming that people emphasize 'role's or duties in fear of women's success. Think about it, there are just as many conservative women as there are men. Why would women dread women's success? Most men and women who hold 'old fashioned' values do so because they fear modern values are destroying the family and society.
2006-10-19 14:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by girls_role_model 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
good question. it's because all men (like me) used to be afraid of having someone better than them. In history, men put women down because they needed to feel better than someone else. I think that women shouldn't be afraid of standing up for themselves. But than again, this is from a 14 year old.
2006-10-19 10:51:37 · answer #5 · answered by gamefreak13467 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You said it yourself...if...some boys are taught in their informative years that men are to be the "protector" and "provider", unfortunately not all families are open minded and teach these morals you speak of. I like that attitude though. Good Work!
2006-10-19 11:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
not having the father in the house is what is causing the problems, it takes a man to raise a man. Women don't know how to do it right. And vice versa.
2006-10-19 10:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
The absolute truth - so very glad to hear it. The sterotypes are getting old. That is why I know the fear is unfounded..and suspect!
2006-10-19 12:12:20 · answer #8 · answered by muffin 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
now you know how it feels to be a minority in America
2006-10-19 15:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by King Midas 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why do you assume they fear?
2006-10-19 10:41:39 · answer #10 · answered by woman_of_tomorrow 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋