Traditional families?

 Hello! Welcome to another blog. Today I would like to discuss kind of a controversial topic these days. Do you think that the traditional family structure (Mom and Dad) has an impact on kids? Or the real important thing is the care and love that the caregiver can give to the child that really matters.  

In my opinion, I strongly believe that it is essential for children to have both their parents; mom and dad. I think that men and woman have different and unique qualities that cannot be replaced. I think that, if children do not have the influence of men and women in their childhood, they can have shortcomings in their normal development.  

Some classes ago, we were discussing research that talks about the importance for children to have both parents and problems that same-sex parental, divorce parents or a single parent can bring a child. It is true that any situation is unique and not all children have the opportunity to have a traditional family. But I feel that now, trends and media want to promote a view that traditional family is old fashioned and not necessary in a child life. In my opinion, all of these trends seek the happiness and desires of adults before the real needs of children. These anti-traditional family trends can have a great damage on new generations. I think that it is important to promote and understand why it is so important the role of men and women in child development and protect the traditional family values.  

Mothers tend to be more nurturing and sensitive and fathers are commonly  providers and more concrete. I think that biologically, men and women are different, and this is a good thing. There is not one role more important than another. Both works together and create a perfect balance between gender abilities and characteristics. With traditional families children can learn and growth in a completed and balanced way. Fathers can teach children things that mothers cannot teach by their self and mothers provide abilities and teachings man could not have naturally.  

In my house my mom and dad contributed and filled different emotional needs. My mom is very sensitive so usually when I need advice or emotional support, I turn to her. On the other hand, my dad gave me more active experiences. When I was little, we used to play wrestling and we liked to go camping. He also brought humor to family dynamics and a sense of protection. 

I think that traditional family structures and roles matter and should be promoted and protected. Children deserve and should have influence and nurturing of both parents, mom and dad. What do you think about this topic? You can leave a comment below, I would love to know your opinion.