Understanding 'Mom Guilt' and Parental Leave

Understanding 'Mom Guilt' and Parental Leave

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Life Skills, Moral Science, Education

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video discusses the concept of 'mom guilt', highlighting its prevalence among new mothers who struggle to balance career and family. It presents research findings showing varied experiences of guilt and challenges the notion by encouraging women to address specific feelings like regret or conflict. The video also explores gender dynamics, emphasizing the importance of shared parenting responsibilities and the benefits of paternal leave. It concludes by addressing gender parity issues, noting that increased paternal leave can positively impact mothers' lifetime earnings.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feeling among mothers when they struggle to balance career and family?

Joy

Guilt

Excitement

Indifference

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the societal expectation that contributes to 'mom guilt'?

Mothers should prioritize their careers.

Mothers should rely on others for childcare.

Mothers should not work at all.

Mothers should be perfect in balancing work and family.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the research reveal about the feelings of guilt among mothers?

Guilt is experienced differently by different mothers.

Guilt is not a common feeling among mothers.

Guilt is only felt by mothers who stay at home.

All mothers feel the same type of guilt.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feeling do some mothers experience when they return to work?

Excitement for new challenges

Indifference towards their job

Relief for being away from home

Guilt for leaving their child

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the idea of a 'perfect' working mom?

It is an achievable goal.

It is a myth that should be erased.

It is something all mothers should strive for.

It is irrelevant to the discussion.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the impact of not addressing the reasons behind 'mom guilt'?

It strengthens women's resolve to work.

It has no impact on women's careers.

It can lead to more women leaving the workforce.

It resolves on its own.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe when one parent controls how things are done at home?

Supervising

Overseeing

Gatekeeping

Micromanaging

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