Responsible Family Member

• Typical Roles of the Family Members

  • father
  • mother
  • child/children
• Father - head of the family
• Father - breadwinner, provider
• Father - usually makes the ultimate decision on matters that affect the welfare of the family
• Father - in charge of household repairs
• Father - resolves conflicts
• Mother - supports the husband
• Mother - manages the household (chores)
• Mother - teaches the children
• Mother - takes care of the family members
• Child/Children - obey and love parents
• Child/Children - study well
• Child/Children - respect elders
• Child/Children - make parents proud
• Child/Children - support and love siblings
• Child/Children - help in household chores
• Some changes in the family roles and structure

  • both parents are working
  • either parent/both working abroad
  • mother is working, father is at home
  • children lving with grandparents/other relatives