Serge Is Thinking About What It Would Be Like to Be

Serge is thinking about what it would be like to be a father. Now that you are an expert on the topic, what would you tell him?

A) The only role that fathers have played through most of history was breadwinner.
B) The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century transformed men's roles into that of the "good provider," which emphasized breadwinning and deemphasized the nurturing and caregiving tasks.
C) The "good provider" role continued until the 1930s but was changed significantly by the Depression.
D) Fathers' involvement with their children seems to be increasing and now comprises over 20 minutes on weekdays and over 2 hours on weekend days.
E) Divorced or nonresidential fathers tend to have more frequent contact with their daughters than their sons.