The responsibility of bringing up children

The responsibility of bringing up children

The responsibility of bringing up children should be shared equally between mother and father. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

The role of parents is debated these days. It is argued that mother and father should play an equal role in raising their children. In fact, I agree with this statement as it will not only strengthen the bond among spouses but will also develop a sense of compassion in their children.

The primary reason why I support the idea of the equal parental role in child upbringing is that it strengthens the relationship among parents. In other words, when a mother is bearing all the responsibility of her young one, it becomes difficult for her to manage different tasks, and it leads to higher stress levels. On the other hand, if both spouses share equal responsibility for their children, it lessens the burden on one parent. As a result, a sense of understanding develops among both partners, which results in a healthier relationship. To illustrate this, a recent survey done by gender studies students of ” University of Chicago” revealed that divorce ratio in the United States of America is 20 times lower among the couples who share equal responsibility of their children. Thus, it is evident that sharing responsibility is crucial for a healthy relationship.

Furthermore, equal contribution by both parents to raise their young one has a positive impact on a child. To elaborate, parents are role models for their children. When they see their parents sharing responsibility, they adopt those habits. They would, therefore, do the same when they grow up and would become better human beings. For instance, an interview of a couple from Karachi was recently published in “The News” in which the husband revealed that all household tasks are equally divided among them, and he opined that he learned this from his parents, who would help each other in household chores. Hence, the positive influence of the parents’ upbringing on children can not be ignored.

To conclude, I believe both mother and father should share the responsibility of a child as it will not only strengthen the bond among both the partners but will also have a very positive impact on a child. In recent years, the majority of the couples are playing contributing equally in raising their children, and in the foreseeable future, this trend is expected to increase.