1. Starter
Let’s complete a word search using the terms we have learned so far!

2. You should always write down the aims of the lesson
Aim of today’s lesson
To have an understanding of:
The importance of attachments with the father
You should always write down the aims of the lesson

3. Let’s recap… What is attachment?
The two way emotional tie to a specific person
How are attachments developed and maintained?
Bodily contact
Mimicking
Tone of voice (caregiverse)
Turn taking (interactional synchrony)
Reciprocity
This is key information
Write this down if you don’t already have it

4. Let’s recap Who can you form attachments with?
Multiple people for multiple purposes
How do attachments influence you?
Attachments work together to help form a child's internal working model (the template for future relationships)

5. According to theories and research…
Who is the primary figure an infant will form an attachment with?
The mother

6. But what about the father?
Fathers are typically ignored in the literature with regards to being an infants primary attachment figure
Read “news article” on page 102 of the Black mask
What do we think this story is telling us about the role of the father?

7. In society, we have social roles
What are social roles?
A series of behaviours which are expected of an individual who occupies specific positions in society
For example;
What do you expect of a teacher?
What do you expect of a pupil?

8. We have social roles for parents…
Think of the stereotypic social roles of parents
The mother?
The father?

9. We have social roles for parents…
In previous years, mothers were expected to cook, clean, tidy, do laundry and stay at home to raise the children
Whereas, males were expected to be the breadwinner – work to get money for the family, protect the family, be the “man of the house”

10. Do we think this is still the case?
While this was the norm in the past
In todays society this is not the case
10% of parents who care for the children while the other parent goes to work are male
This is low considering females make up the latter 90%
However, it does show males are playing a bigger role in parenting than ever before

11. Misconceptions about the role of the father
Traditionally fathers have been seen to play a minor role in the parenting of their children
Some would say males are biologically unsuitable to raise children
Think of the social roles of the past!

12. However…
Recent researchers suggests it can also be the father who is the primary attachment figure

13. What are the stereotypes of fathers?
Playmates rather than caregivers
Gieger (1996)
Fathers play is more exciting than that of mothers
This suggests fathers are playmates, rather than caregiver… while mothers are the nurturing, affectionate parent

14. This is because… Lamb 1987 found….
Children often prefer interacting with the father when they are in a positive emotional state and seeking stimulation
Children prefer mothers when distressed and seeking comfort.
While this suggests Fathers are preferred as playmates, it does outline only in certain conditions

15. There are a number of factors which influence the relationship between fathers and children
Go to page 107 in the Black Mask
On a piece of paper, you are to outline each factor

16. What happens when father is attachment figure?
Gieger 1996 found children with secure attachments with their father have..
Better relationships with their peers
Less problematic behaviors
More able to regulate their emotions
This illustrates the positive influence fathers can have on developmental outcomes

17. Those with poor relationships with their father
Five times as likely to live in poverty and commit crime
Nine times as likely to drop out of school
20 times as likely to be in prison

18. Let's look at some of the most important research studies that explored the role of the father in attachment
Group 1- Hrdy (1999)
Group 2 – Lucassen et al (2011)
Group 3 – Bernier & Miljkovitch (2009)
Group 4 - Belsky et al (2009)
Group 5 - Brown et al (2010)
Go to page 108, individually read your study

19. This is a great opportunity to learn from one and other
In your groups you will create a news bulletin about your study
You will prepare and present your news topic ensuring you are including all the vital information so the audience knows the full story!
Explaining to someone else is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding
Who is it?
What are they saying?
What does that mean?
What does this say about
Attachment
The role of the father
This is a great opportunity to learn from one and other
You are expected to take notes when other groups are presenting their news bulletin

20. Plenary The aim of today’s lesson was to have an understanding of
The importance of attachment to the father
Using the whiteboards, illustrate what you now understand with regards to the importance of attachment with the father