How can i find a song or nursery rhyme about the traditional family?

Question

i'm doing a project for class, and i have to have a song, or some type of media that portrays traditional gender roles. something that talks about the mom staying at home while the dad is out working. they have a couple kids. thanks.

Answer 1

"Tradition" from the musical Fiddler on the Roof is perfect for you. I've posted the lyrics below, but it would really help to get a copy of the CD (the best one stars Zero Mostel). You can borrow CD's from your library. The verses go through the roles of each of the members of the family. Seriously, look at this. I know it's from a musical and may not seem useful, but I promise that this is EXACTLY what you are looking for.

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[TEVYE]
Tradition, tradition! Tradition!
Tradition, tradition! Tradition!

[TEVYE & PAPAS]
Who, day and night, must scramble for a living,
Feed a wife and children, say his daily prayers?
And who has the right, as master of the house,
To have the final word at home?

The Papa, the Papa! Tradition.
The Papa, the Papa! Tradition.

[GOLDE & MAMAS]
Who must know the way to make a proper home,
A quiet home, a kosher home?
Who must raise the family and run the home,
So Papa's free to read the holy books?

The Mama, the Mama! Tradition!
The Mama, the Mama! Tradition!

[SONS]
At three, I started Hebrew school. At ten, I learned a trade.
I hear they've picked a bride for me. I hope she's pretty.

The son, the son! Tradition!
The son, the son! Tradition!

[DAUGHTERS]
And who does Mama teach to mend and tend and fix,
Preparing me to marry whoever Papa picks?

The daughter, the daughter! Tradition!
The daughter, the daughter! Tradition!

Answer 2

Anything by Petey Pablo.

Answer 3

"There was an old woman who lived in a shoe,
She had so many kids she didn't know what to do"

Maybe she homeschooled??