Growing up in my household :))

Growing up in a Mexican household many may think that my father was the typical macho, who believed women belonged in the kitchen and were not meant to work. It is easy to see how one would think that my mom was the typical stay home mom, who made our lunch and cleaned the house. As I hear stories from my mom and dad, as they grew up, that was their lives. Their fathers or my grandfather’s grew up believing that their wives were to care for their children and cook, while they went out to work and brought home quote en quote the bacon. This type of family model was that of what is considered a very conservative family model. The Strict Family Model is what is most closely associated with the conservative right wing political party. The Strict Family Model is based on the belief that all evil is to be combatted and that father is viewed in a way as the hero figure of the household. Children are to be taught discipline in what is usually called tough love. They are to learn on their own and set strict guidelines where little to no affection is shown. In this model fathers don’t like people to interfere in the way they guide their family, just like conservatives believe that little to no government involvement is for the best of the nation. The Strict Father Model is a good guide to reasons conservatives have ideas for certain issues such as abortion and feminism. On the other hand, I believe to have grown in a home that follows The Nurturant Parent Model. This model focuses more on love and communication between parents and children. It’s not about punishment but rather teaching children evils and guiding them through the process of learning or becoming independent. It also encompasses the idea that overall children are to have fun and enjoy life. If parents grow close to their children then they are more likely to want to help others and their communities. The liberals tend to follow this type of family model to mold their own beliefs in crucial issues such as abortion and multiculturalism. Both of these family models give insight to the conservative and liberal political viewpoints. I am glad to have been raised in a Nurturant Parent Model, where I have been raised with love and where punishment is not always the answer, but rather learned through my mistakes for my own benefit. I definitely consider myself a liberal, and hope to continue this education to the generations to come. I don’t agree with the tough love motto of the Strict Family Model used by the conservative standpoint.