So here's the thing with the assumed responsibilities of parenting. They. Are. Kinda. Never ending. I mean, I'm sure they are somewhere. But when I web searched that phrase, nothing came up - no article or novel - but then again, is web searching ever really accurate anymore. Don't get me started with the issue I have online with my name - There are some loosely similar topics, some from counselors, some from magazines, etc, but nothing really addressing this area of parenting. 

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What are the "assumed responsibilities" of parenting, well they would be things like changing diapers, shopping for clothing for them and other regular necessities, cooking for them, cleaning after them, bathing them. These are the "least" of the responsibilities the parent should do. Now remember they are considered assumed responsibilities because nothing is guaranteed, unfortunately not even with children. So if you can at least do these things (and not complain about it) you're already doing a great job. You see, the thing about these assumed responsibilities is that if you do them, it's not really a big deal. Because. Well. they are kind of expected of you. So nobody really thinks twice about it if you do them. But what is easily forgotten is that it still requires effort to do these things. And so what may look easy and seamless, still may take a lot of work (depending on the circumstances). So I tried to compose a list of assumed responsibilities to see how much I come up with that we (most likely) do unconsciously. And when you read this list to yourself, think about how much time they all require - and if you are a working parent, how much time does that leave you?

 

Before I start this list, I want to give you a high five for your work as a parent. Little steps as well as big steps all make a difference in yourself and your children's lives.

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The Assumed Responsibilities of a Parent (in no personal traumatic order, juss saying..)

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1. Changing Diapers

2. Cleaning up vomit

3. Exemplifying Good hygiene

4. Feeding them

5. Exemplifying good physical health habits

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