Dividing Household Tasks
Who should do these tasks? | Husband Only | Wie Only | Husband with Wife | Wife with Husband | Both | Not Sure | Children |
HOUSEHOLD TASKS | |||||||
Indoor (cleaning,dusting, etc.) | |||||||
Outdoor (mowing, gardening, etc.) | |||||||
YOUTH AND CHILDCARE | |||||||
Teaches sex ed | |||||||
Gives guidance and discipline | |||||||
Helps with school work | |||||||
Teaches family values | |||||||
Attends parent/teacher conferences | |||||||
FINANCES | |||||||
Does bookkeeping | |||||||
Pays bills | |||||||
Plans family budget | |||||||
DECISIONS | |||||||
When to purchase a car | |||||||
When to remodel house | |||||||
How to spend family income | |||||||
When to have additional children | |||||||
SPIRITUALITY | |||||||
Decides level of church involvement | |||||||
Decides family spiritual practices | |||||||
Instructs children in beliefs | |||||||
FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES | |||||||
Runs errands | |||||||
Grocery shops | |||||||
Maintains family car | |||||||
Transports children to school and activities | |||||||
MARITAL ROLES | |||||||
Initiates affection | |||||||
Initiates sex | |||||||
Resolves conflict | |||||||
Initiates recreation | |||||||
Initiates social activities | |||||||
Is spiritual leader | |||||||
Makes contact with husband’s extended family | |||||||
Makes contact with wife’s extended family |
This course was originally taught by Dr. Justin Imel, Sr. at Ohio Valley University.