Is the idea that men are meant to provide for the family old fashioned, or can women also assist?
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There's nothing old fashioned about men providing for the family. It is their natural responsibility and it is going to remain that way till tomorrow. It is their age long role as a man, father and husband Even the manual of life the Bible stated that a man that can't feed his family is worse than aRead more
There’s nothing old fashioned about men providing for the family. It is their natural responsibility and it is going to remain that way till tomorrow. It is their age long role as a man, father and husband
Even the manual of life the Bible stated that a man that can’t feed his family is worse than an infidel that’d just the truth. But then again, women can also assist where they can
See lessI believe that every individual has a role to play in a family. The man is considered as the head of the house and his primary duty is to protect and provide for his family. Therefore in my opinion I'll say that the idea is not old fashioned. However we are in the 21st century and I feel that womenRead more
I believe that every individual has a role to play in a family. The man is considered as the head of the house and his primary duty is to protect and provide for his family. Therefore in my opinion I’ll say that the idea is not old fashioned.
See lessHowever we are in the 21st century and I feel that women should also try to assist their husbands because things are not favourable these days due to the economic hardship. Therefore supporting him as a wife will help bring relief to the family
I believe the idea men are to be the only providers is old fashion. While the man still remains the head of the home, and part of his duty is to protect and provide, there is notting wrong with the woman supporting once in awhile, especially in situations where the man might be experiencing certainRead more
I believe the idea men are to be the only providers is old fashion. While the man still remains the head of the home, and part of his duty is to protect and provide, there is notting wrong with the woman supporting once in awhile, especially in situations where the man might be experiencing certain difficulties. The man is to play his role and the woman is to support. Both partners are ment to support one another, that’s what makes a good family.
See lessA man is the primary provider of the family. It is his responsibility as the family head and leader. But what stops me as a woman from helping him to succeed with that responsibility. It is my family and we are a team. I would help my man provide. I would step in for him when he doesn't have. We areRead more
A man is the primary provider of the family. It is his responsibility as the family head and leader. But what stops me as a woman from helping him to succeed with that responsibility. It is my family and we are a team. I would help my man provide. I would step in for him when he doesn’t have. We are a team for a reason like that. I won’t kill my husband with the burden of providing for the family alone.
See lessThis should not even be a debate because generally a man should ptovide. In almost all cultures fathers have primary roles of protecting, the providing and being a disciplinarian. Traditionally, men have been the hunters/gatherers/providers while women have been the nurturers (tending to home and cRead more
This should not even be a debate because generally a man should ptovide. In almost all cultures fathers have primary roles of protecting, the providing and being a disciplinarian.
Traditionally, men have been the hunters/gatherers/providers while women have been the nurturers (tending to home and children). So it is the ideal thing for men to do. They need to provide financially for the family while the women also assist both financially and otherwise as they can.
As mentioned earlier, men were considered responsible for taking care of the family financially. They took their jobs as sole providers very seriously.
See lessMen are the breadwinners in every case but that is not a reason to say a woman cannot support. What this means is that as a man, the household responsibility is yours and you need to step up hut with the age we are in women are becoming more involved. Things have not remained the same in this 21st cRead more
Men are the breadwinners in every case but that is not a reason to say a woman cannot support. What this means is that as a man, the household responsibility is yours and you need to step up hut with the age we are in women are becoming more involved.
Things have not remained the same in this 21st century and there is a need for the women to understand that the economy is changing and there is a need for collective effort now
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