Are mothers better parents than fathers?
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Are mothers better parents than fathers?
The word mother is synonymous to someone who feeds, cares, nurtures and protects. A mother will go to all ends to keep her young from harm's way.This is true for all animals where the maternal instinct is believed to be hard-wired to the brain. Mothers, with a higher level of the hormone, oxytocin, during pregnancy, exhibit a stronger bonding between mother and child. Children reach out more to their mothers than to their fathers. It may be because the mother spends more time with the child. Women naturally show emotion while men keep their feelings to themselves. Does this mean the mother have better parenting skills?
In many societies, mothers are destined to be the caregivers and fathers, the breadwinners and disciplinarians. However, in this day and age, the norm has changed due to social, cultural, and economic climate. Many households have both parents working; some have single moms or single dads; widowed husbands with children or widowed mothers with children; others are adoptive parents; single dads with daughters.
Do you think mothers are better parents than fathers?
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If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
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Are mothers better parents than fathers or vice versa?
FamilySolutions says:
Each parent has a different role in the family dynamics. If each parent stays within their role and fulfills it to the best of his ability, then I'd say it's a draw. The mother and the father will balance each other out.
AnimalHouse says:
For me, moms are the best.
Steve_Kaye says:
I think women are better mothers than men.
chrisssy says:
Both play an important part but it can go both ways. I think a lot of kids, especially girls would grow up with more morals and respect if they were in a single parent home with just the father, rather than just the mother. Not at all am I discriminating-if you're a single mum all power to you since I was, too
singledad713 says:
Fathers can be just as good at parenting as a mother can. Sometimes, even better then some moms.
www.donationsfordad.com
COUNTRYLUTHIER says:
That depends on the word better. I say it takes two and no one has all the strengths. parenting is not easy.
MOHAMMED ASHFAQ says:
YES
archangelptx says:
I've seen pieces of you know what parents from both sides of the gender spectrum--it really just depends on the individual and their parenting style (or lack there of).
Mujjen says:
I don't think so. Different doesn't mean better. Fathers can be excellent parents, and mothers can be really bad. It depends on the person, not the sex.
Flynn_the_Cat says:
This needs a yes or no! :D
Mine's a no. Even though there are differences between my parents, these are mostly because my father worked more while my mother stayed home more - these differences disappeared after (for example) my mother went away for a month and my dad took care of us, or when the situation was reversed. Their personalities are different, obviously, but they treated us the same, dependent on their situation/current 'role' in the family (it didn't matter which it was)
kiwinana71 says:
No fathers are as good as mothers, I have the proof in my own three sons as fathers, and what their children think of their father by love and dedication.
craigmitchell says:
Impossible to say really, without believing in gender constraints. My wife is an inspirational mother/grandmother, but I'd like to think that I'm an equally good father/grandfather.
fiona says:
mothers are better parents than fathers because without mothers no fathers!!!!!!!!!!!!
jordanmilesbasketballstuff says:
Well, I guessed it depends because my husband and I have our own way in taking care, guiding and helping our son.
godswill hyginus says:
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hlkljgk says:
they each play an important roll
Jack2205 says:
Sometimes fathers stay home with the children while the mother goes to work. The mother teaches the girls about female things, and the father teaches the boys about male things, so they're both needed.
Irenemaria says:
It is impossible to say generally.!! Both Fathers and Mothers can be lousy or loving.
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samsipet
May 23, 2012 @ 6:59 pm | delete
- Good question, and I think it all depends on each person.
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ercramer36
Apr 9, 2012 @ 11:03 pm | delete
- Both are equally important. If mothers were the only important parent, the inner cities would be examples of peace and tranquility. Fathers are vital to the development of a child.
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jordanmilesbasketballstuff
Mar 28, 2012 @ 11:37 pm | delete
- It really depends on the family.. But I believe that both parents are doing their best..
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Wedding_Mom
Mar 15, 2012 @ 9:07 pm | delete
- Nice lens. This is a very interesting read, I think both parents play an important part.
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singledad713
Feb 12, 2012 @ 2:43 am | delete
- As a single dad and victim of Domestic Violence, I have to say that men definitely have the potential to be just as good if not better than a woman at parenting.
http://www.donationsfordad.com
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Vallygems1
Jan 9, 2012 @ 1:51 pm | delete
- It very much depends on a lot of factors. Social, Cultural, Economic, etc. Some kids in some societies are brought up by neither
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Spook
Jun 15, 2011 @ 2:24 pm | delete
- A long time ago I used to think that this was hogswash, now however, in balance I think it is very true. Terrific lens for a debate.
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hlkljgk May 9, 2011 @ 2:28 pm | delete
- there is this really interesting recent study out there about the family dynamic differences when the dad stays home and mom works vs the opposite.
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Mujjen
Dec 14, 2010 @ 1:47 am | delete
- Interesting discussion! Most important is that children feel loved by both parents, if they are around. Even if one spends more time at home than the other, both are necessary.
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Irenemaria
Oct 17, 2010 @ 9:11 am | delete
- What ever is the case. My strong believe is that the child needs both of them.
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