For example, Gomberg-Muñoz noticed that the relationship between a father and his children in Chicago mirrored those of families in Léon. They are very active in their children’s lives, interacting with the children at all stages of life, whether they are infants or young adults. However, they still maintain an idea of gender roles that designate the father as the provider, not someone who changes diapers and limits the father to playing and interacting more with sons than daughters. Because of the separation of families, though, these gender roles are not as rigid in households that find the father in another country working. For the mothers in Mexico, the responsibility of caring for the children is up to them entirely, with only money and perhaps moral support coming from the father because of the separation (p.
For example, Gomberg-Muñoz noticed that the relationship between a father and his children in Chicago mirrored those of families in Léon. They are very active in their children’s lives, interacting with the children at all stages of life, whether they are infants or young adults. However, they still maintain an idea of gender roles that designate the father as the provider, not someone who changes diapers and limits the father to playing and interacting more with sons than daughters. Because of the separation of families, though, these gender roles are not as rigid in households that find the father in another country working. For the mothers in Mexico, the responsibility of caring for the children is up to them entirely, with only money and perhaps moral support coming from the father because of the separation (p.