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title: "Correct role sharing increases happiness in the family"
description: "Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that role sharing exists at home and in social life, just like on a theater stage."
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last_updated: 2026-02-28
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# Correct role sharing increases happiness in the family

## Bilgi

| Özellik | Değer |
|---------|-------|
| **Kategori** | haber |
| **Yayın Tarihi** | 2021-09-29 |
| **Güncelleme** | 2026-02-28 |
| **Kaynak** | [Üsküdar Haber Ajansı](https://uha.com.tr/correct-role-sharing-increases-happiness-in-the-family) |

## Özet

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that the sharing of roles among family members is one of the most important factors for ensuring peace and happiness. He said, 'In the modern world, significant changes have occurred in household roles due to the influence of living conditions. A woman entering professional life, while fulfilling all her responsibilities in the role of a mother at home, also expects help and support from her spouse. If this role sharing occurs in a balanced way, happiness in the family increases.'**

## İçerik

![](https://cdn.uskudar.edu.tr/uploads/images/2021/09/29/800/prof-dr-nevzat-tarhan-1.jpg)

[Uskudar University](https://uskudar.edu.tr/) Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, stated that individuals have roles they must fulfill within the family and society, and order is maintained by acting in accordance with these roles.

## **A role is a definition that specifies social attitudes and boundaries**

** **Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that role sharing exists at home and in social life, just like on a theater stage, and added, **“**Individuals, just like theater artists, fulfill whatever their role requires. In family and social life, we also have roles. The role of a mother is separate, the role of a father is separate, the role of a businessman is separate, the role of a businesswoman is separate, and the roles of children are separate. If one does not act appropriately and fittingly in all these roles, role confusion occurs.** **Just as chaos arises on a theater stage if an artist does not play their own role, the same happens in a family. A role is essentially a person's social attitude. It is a definition that specifies their social attitudes and boundaries.” he said.

## **Adapting to new roles is necessary**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan noted that in past periods, cultural knowledge evolved slowly over 30 or 60 years, but with the impact of technology, the average duration of this change has decreased to 3 years. He said, “The lifespan of information has shortened. Information changes after three years. Our childhood play styles have changed. Motherhood and fatherhood styles have changed. Grandmother and grandfather styles have changed. The only son, the only daughter of the house gets married. They become the bride and groom of the new house. Here, roles have changed. It is necessary to adapt to new roles.” he said.

## **New roles emerge with a new home**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan noted that when a new home is established, new roles are added. He said, “New actors are added. Spouse, mother-in-law, and father-in-law are added. A person must rewrite their life scenarios according to their new role. Therefore, roles are definitions through which a person writes their own life scenario. This does not happen spontaneously; it is learned. Over time, life within the family has also changed. There is now a fast-paced life. The changes brought by time require roles to be redefined and adapted to new situations. A person needs to re-establish their social relationships and social boundaries well.” he said.

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan pointed out that when looking at the most common problems within families, small sparks ignite large fires between roles. He said, “In many divorce and violence incidents, it is seen that communication breakdowns occur due to errors in role sharing. Wrong reactions happen, they grow and grow, and the issue turns into ego wars. One of the main reasons here is incorrect role sharing.” he said.

## **Uncertainty in family role sharing paves the way for conflicts**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan said, “There is a relationship status scale in the family. It's a scale we apply to families. Are the boundaries of everyone's role clear in the family? Is role sharing healthy? For example, one day you do the housework, another day you don't. The next day you ask your spouse to do the cleaning. If there is such uncertainty, if the distribution of tasks and roles is not clear, if there is inconsistency, conflict arises more frequently. If you get angry about something one day but not the next, if you give mixed messages, role sharing becomes very significant in such situations.” he said.

## **Mother and father are pilot captains**

Reminding the roles and responsibilities of parents at home, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan said, “They approach the child with love and compassion, embrace them, but also guide them. A ship has two captains. One is the person at the helm, the other is the pilot captain. Mother and father are pilot captains. They should guide the child. They should not take their place and steer the ship. They should be in a position to help the child when they are in trouble, to answer when needed, when asked, meaning to support, instill confidence, and guide them. As a family, you have embarked on a long journey. How can we establish healthy relationships until we reach our destination, how can we have a healthy and beautiful journey without harming anyone else's rights? When we can do this, the marriage will be healthier. Relationships will also be healthier.” he said.

## **Roles are learned from the family**

** **Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan noted that acting appropriately in household roles is also an important role model for future generations. He said, “For children at home, the parent role should be prioritized. Husband and wife, female and male roles are different. The role of a woman and a man in the bedroom is different. Their role in the dining room is different. Their role in the room where guests arrive is different. Being able to act appropriately in these roles is a matter of culture. One needs to know how to sit, stand, and behave where. These are learned from the family. Human values, compassion, and kindness need to be taught to children at home. Roles are not genetic; they are learned through social learning. They are learned from parents. The family environment in which a child grows up is very important. Just as cells are the building blocks of our body, the family is the building block of society.” he said.

## **We must strive to be 'us' while remaining 'me'**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan also emphasized the importance of couples being understanding towards each other and dedicating time, stating:

 “A man might be very successful in his businessman role, but you see emotional neglect at home. He doesn't make time for his spouse. There's no conversation or sharing about his spouse. He comes home and turns on the television. A woman's nature is different. A woman relaxes by sharing any problem immediately. A man, on the other hand, withdraws into his mental sanctuary and relaxes during stress.  If both are stressed, the relationship breaks down. Therefore, in such situations, we must strive to be 'us' while remaining 'me'. We can liken being a family to a journey. A family is like a ship with a long way ahead. Here, it is necessary to target the future of the family. Egocentricity is the biggest enemy of marriage. If a woman or a man says, 'Let me have the power at home, what I say goes,' then that person is egocentric. This is the biggest enemy of marriage. The thing that most distorts roles in marriage is selfishness. Obstinacy, as much as selfishness, harms marriage. The learning of roles is also very closely related to the learning of many values. Being able to use 'I' language instead of 'you' language is an important method in role sharing. Instead of saying, 'Why did you do this like that, why did you wear this T-shirt?', it's like saying, 'That T-shirt suits you better.' How a person says something is as important as what they say. People may know roles, but every role needs to be respected. Social roles and social boundaries are also determined within our culture.”

## **Men should establish horizontal relationships at home**

Tarhan, emphasizing the importance of men supporting women in household role sharing, said, “In a home, both women and men work. In addition to her professional life, the woman also fulfills her duties at home. She performs the role of a businesswoman, works, comes home, and takes on the roles of a mother and a wife. The most common mistake in our culture is that women, influenced by maternal feelings and our cultural teachings, come home and fulfill their domestic duties as well. Meanwhile, the man has established a 'sultanate' at home, doing nothing. His only role is that of a businessman. He has no fatherly role with the children, does not care for them, and leaves them to the mother. He already leaves housework to the mother. The woman also works. The woman has a dual career, the man has a single career. Therefore, when the man comes home, he should establish a horizontal relationship with his spouse. A vertical relationship is not acceptable. You cannot be like a commander at home; you cannot be a boss at home.” he said.

## **Good cooperation is important in marriage**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, who said, “We used to call the institution of marriage a nest of love, now we call it a nest of trust,” stated, “Love plus honesty equals trust. If there is no honest cooperation, love is not enough. They fall in love, and after six months, love evaporates. Being able to establish good cooperation is important. For this, roles and social roles need to be clarified. Determining these roles is possible by sitting down and talking, and spending time together. There are two magic words in marriage: compassion and kindness. Compassion is greater than love, known as unconditional love. Kindness is greater than respect; it allows obtaining results without hurting. If you keep the concepts of love and compassion alive in the family, you will see that problems resolve themselves without you realizing it. Respect can be selfish, can also stem from fear, but kindness is respect that values the other party and includes empathy. Today, there is an erosion of empathy. In such a time, compassion and kindness mean love and respect that include empathy. If we keep these two values alive in the family, many problems will solve themselves.” he said.

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