Most school-aged children continue to follow family customs such as how to spend evenings and weekends. Although social events such as movies with friends begin, these outings are typically incorporated into family activity. In most ways, the parent continues to lead children in the selection of family-based events. Where the parent's influence is limited is the child's involvement in groups outside of the home. Thus, parents may continue to direct activity to a large degree.
Parents also continue to lead children in terms of attitude.
When several mechanisms are used, the result may be a balanced coping strategy that actually reduces distress. Another resource appears to be an androgynous gender role of the at-home parent. Self-reliance and acceptance of the profession by the wives encourages independent behaviors in other family members. The macro level is also called the societal environment. More women are in the labor force today.