Rite of Passage and Social Roles: Reflections of a New Father

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26 April 2023
[Sociology]
Topic 1: Rite of Passage
In life, various events influence the approach and perception of an individual socially and
personally. I remember one significant event of my life as I have become the father of my first
child that has to lead to many changes in my emotional, mental and physical attitude. It was an
important milestone in my life that has increased my responsibilities towards my wife and family
as I have become more sensitive and emotionally attached with them. After this event, I have
found many changes in my perception as I become calmer and composed in understanding the
needs of my child and wife (Fogelin, and Michael, 815-827). I am also learning to control the
emotions and anger. However, it was difficult to understand the approach of the newborn baby,
but I can see that I am anticipating his approach.
This is a life-cycle ceremony that found in every society. According to Christian
Sacrament of baptism the role of a father also involves thanksgiving to his child’s mother and
taking care of their medical, emotional and physical needs. Apart from that, childbirth was a big
event for my family as my parents were happy to see my first child. Their emotions and feelings
have made me realize the attachment of parents with the child (Beudaert, Nil, and Meltem, 57-
64). The role that I have to play now as father involves appropriate physical and mental
development of the baby.