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You will notice that your views for this activity come from your own experience of being a parent or through being a child, or both. Indeed, you may have formed your views from reading research, legislation or engaging with relevant material. However these views are formed, it is important to note and understand where your oppressive views and ideas may be coming from. There is no single way or type of parenting, yet in many social work endeavours, parenting appears to relate mainly to mothers. This may be a view or approach perpetrated by men; however, it is not uncommon to see female social workers promoting this type of practice. Inequalities exist within households and within relationships; however, taking an oppressive and privileged stance, neglecting the diversity of opinions and views can be unproductive. According to Healy and Mulholland (2007), a social worker must always try to represent yourself in your writing as thoughtful, objective, experienced and careful about what is being communicated. This will not only make you accountable, but also evidences the thought and care with which you constructed your recording.