We've waited 14 years to see the sequel to the first Incredibles movie, and it was well worth the wait. Even if you haven't seen the movie yet, you know from the trailers that Mrs. Incredible and Mr. Incredible flip the traditional family dynamics in their second film. While a vague superhero organization is trying to make superhero's legal again by hiring Elastagirl to revitalize this superhero image, Mr. Incredible takes on a more nurturing role with their kids Violet, Dash, and Jack Jack.

The Incredibles2 shows Bob Parr, both a physically and emotionally strong man, staying at home and taking care of the children while Helen Parr is out fighting supervillains. Bob has to help Dash do math homework. Bob has to comfort Violet when her date didn't show up. Bob has to make sure Jack Jack goes to sleep, doesn't fight any more raccoons and watch all of Jack Jacks powers.

It's known that Incredibles and Incredibles 2 are set in the 1960s, which was a very stereotypical time for women to be working and being the "breadwinners" in the family. Women were supposed to stay at home and take care of the children. If you're interested in what women could and couldn't do in the 1960s, check out my article from last week.

Incredibles 2's illustrates that the film recognized histories problem with sexist roles and gender norms, and it actively uses its production to change these troubling themes. However, the production's flexibility on what defines a mom or a dad, or a family in general, also shows viewers that family roles are ever-changing just like gender norms in general. Women can be the father figure and men can be the mother figure if need be.

Helen and Bob's respective roles in the Incredibles 2 also shows young people and families that your role in your own family can be malleable and you don't necessarily need to commit to the caretaker role for the rest of your life—just like you don't need to be the sole breadwinner.