Joel Leon: The beautiful, hard work of co-parenting

The video explores the concept of co-parenting, contrasting it with traditional stereotypes of absentee fathers. The speaker shares personal experiences growing up without a co-parent and the challenges faced in his own journey as a co-parent. He emphasizes the importance of shared responsibilities, breaking gender roles, and creating a nurturing environment for children. The video advocates for more fathers to embrace co-parenting, highlighting its benefits for families and communities.

What term did the speaker not hear growing up, which is now associated with shared parenting responsibilities?

• Guardian

• Co-parent

• Single parent

• Step-parent

What realization did the speaker come to about co-parenting?

• It requires living together

• It involves nurturing a child together

• It is only for married couples

• It is not necessary for child development

According to the speaker, what is a key benefit of co-parenting?

• It creates a more balanced home life

• It allows one parent to take full responsibility

• It is only beneficial for mothers

• It eliminates the need for communication

What does the speaker suggest about traditional gender roles in parenting?

• They are beneficial

• They should be challenged

• They should be maintained

• They are irrelevant

What does the speaker want more fathers to do?

• Embrace co-parenting

• Rely on traditional roles

• Focus solely on financial support

• Avoid emotional involvement

How does the speaker view the role of black fathers in society?

• As solely financial providers

• As more than what media portrays

• As irrelevant in parenting

• As needing to conform to stereotypes

What is the speaker's ultimate goal for co-parenting?

• To focus only on mothers' roles

• To eliminate the need for fathers

• To improve family and community well-being

• To make it a legal requirement