Name of Student Instructor's Name Course Date Dual-earner parents due to the nature of their lives have no option but to put their children in daycare. Children in daycare benefit from structured and interesting activities like art reading and playtime they also get to socialize with other children and get specialized care from professionals hired by daycare centers. On found that increasing the involvement of fathers in their children's lives helps in avoiding some behavioral problems. It has also been established that positive and meaningful involvement of both parents can work towards better cognitive and behavioral outcomes for the children. The stability created by father involvement also leads to greater academic success better self-esteem and positive social behavior. [...]
Min 300 words Its a Journal entry for Sociology of Gender 1. Using research examples, argue for or against the idea that day care is harmful to children of dual-earner parents. 2. What are the benefits and costs of fictive kin for African-American families? Which theoretical perspective offers support for a strong fictive kin network in these families? Justify your response. 3. List and describe the characteristics associated with modern notions of masculinity. Discuss the negative consequences of each of these for both men and women. 4. What suggestions would you offer to policy makers in support of fathers who would like to be more involved with their children? What suggestions would you offer to the wives of these men? Use research data to document your response.