Fatherhood Stereotypes

In today’s world, stereotypes are all anybody is classified as anymore. As of late, one of the biggest stereotypical problems this society has had is, the difference between motherhood and fatherhood. Some think that fatherhood is treated disrespectfully compared to motherhood when it comes to the media. So the real question is, what stereotypes are made with motherhood and fatherhood? According to a newspaper article, The Telegraph, it explains just ten of the numerous stereotypical issues that have been brought to the media. For instance, one of the points was one that is brought to attention the most. The article states, “Dads have absolutely no idea what they 're doing. They 're basically Homer Simpson: well meaning but hapless, they don 't have a clue

In a recent article, author David Lapp of Family Studies explains how he performed a small study in Maytown, Ohio admiring how a working-class father takes care of his child. Apparently in this town, it is not uncommon to see a tattooed man walking down the street pushing a pink stroller. He then goes on to make a twist on the story and spells out the fact that if not all then most working-class men want to be fully involved in their children’s lives, even if something were to happen to the parents relationship. He states specifically, “Even if they are no longer in a relationship with the mother, working-class men want to stay involved in their children’s lives” (Contra Stereotypes, Many Men Are Eager to be Good Dads). I bring this up because it is a solid point as to why there should be no stereotyping in the motherhood and fatherhood. Being a father is just as complicated and breathtakingly wonderful as being a mother in the family. Being stereotyped as a person who does one specific thing for their children is not exactly what a parent wants to be labeled as. A parent is a parent, they all should take care of their children the same way and it should not take a divorce or break up to realize