The study appears to be of relevance due to its focus on diff erences in the interaction of parents and children in families with diff erent role models (patriarchal, matriarchal, and egalitarian). The purpose of the study is to identify diff erences in the forms of joint pastime of parents with their child in families of diff erent types. Presumably, the forms of joint pastime of parents with their children diff er in families of diff erent types, depending on the role model of the family.