2006-10-29 21:50:05 · 5 answers · asked by agni 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Im a liberated woman, but I believe there can only be one captain of a ship. I think he needs to be the head but we discuss things, come to decisions together, compromise etc. but in the end i want him to make the final call. It gives me peace of mind and confidence in my life to think he can handle the tough stuff,.... im behind his headship.
2006-10-29 21:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by genieejj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...Well generally, if we're going to accept the notion of a single "head of the family", which many people these days don't, it should be the adult most able and most willing to take this role. I don't think this depends on gender, or income, or anything like that - I believe many couples have a dominant and a submissive partner (at least to some degree), and ideally, the dominant one should lead the family, with significant support from the other. Where there is no clearly dominant partner, I believe you'll get situations more in tune with my own ideal, where the family is run as an equal partnership, harnessing the strengths and supporting the weaknesses of both partners.
2006-10-30 05:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by mdfalco71 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The husband and father. A good marriage has love and respect towards both people and from both people so if there's love and respect then there is no room for insecurities and the man can proudly and competently head the family with the support of the wife.
2006-10-30 10:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whomever fits the role better. If the dad brings in the money and wants to be the head of the household then its the dad. If the mom brings in the money and wants to be head of the household then its the mom. If both bring in money and want to share equal responsibility then both are heads of household. It is not a good idea to have a set idea of who should hold which roles in a society, whoever is better equipped should take on the role.
2006-10-30 06:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by tay_jen1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever wields the most respect in the house. If the mom is the one holding the kids in check and balancing the finances - there ya go. If the dad is the one doing so - then it's him. If they both share that load equally and actually pay attention to the true meaning of marriage as defined by partners... they both should be.
2006-10-30 05:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Madame Gato 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋