This is an issue involving family, parent-child relationships and traditional social notions, and it is also a controversial topic in modern society. In the past, most families were in the traditional "male head of the house, female head of the house" model, that is, the man was the economic pillar of the family, while the woman was more responsible for the housekeeping and raising of the children. Therefore, in many families, the first guardian is usually the mother.
However, with the progress of society and the improvement of women's status, more and more women have also begun to pursue their ideals and development in their careers, rather than just playing the role of housewives. At the same time, men are gradually becoming more involved in family life, sharing household chores and childcare responsibilities. In this case, whether the first guardian is a father or a mother may depend more on the specific circumstances of the family and the actual situation of the parents.
From a legal point of view, China's Civil Code stipulates that the parents of minors are their legal guardians. That is, both fathers and mothers have the responsibility and obligation to raise and educate their children. In practice, the role of the first guardian is usually shared by the parents. They need to make decisions about their child's education, life, and development, and take legal responsibility for their child before they become minors.
In fact, both the roles of father and mother are indispensable for the growth and development of children. Fathers usually play more of a role model and guide, influencing their children's character and behavioral habits through their actions and words. Mothers, on the other hand, usually pay more attention to their children's daily life and emotional needs, giving their children more love and support.
In modern society, we should not be bound by traditional gender role concepts. Both fathers and mothers have the ability and responsibility to be the first guardian of their children. As long as parents can give their children enough love and support, and make the best decisions according to their children's actual situation and needs, they can help their children grow up healthy and happy.
To sum up, whether the first guardian is a father or a mother is not a fixed answer. It depends on the specific situation of the family, the actual situation of the parents, and their values and education style. In any case, parents should share the responsibility of raising and educating their children, and give them adequate love and support. Only in this way can we help children grow up healthy and happy and become caring, responsible, and capable adults.