Contemporary Parenting And Parenthood

Author : Michelle Y. Janning
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440855931

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Contemporary Parenting and Parenthood by Michelle Y. Janning Pdf

Headlines from news sources are combined with the latest and best social science research to offer scholars, practitioners, and parents a much-needed source for understanding contemporary American parenthood. News and social media headlines abound with contradictory stories about parents, from tales of neglect to fear of helicopter parenting. What readers know about parenting and parenthood can stem from misinformation and oversimplification. In Contemporary Parenting and Parenthood, a wide variety of contributors share research on topics ranging from international adoption to technology to talking with children about racial issues. Scholars, students, parents, and practitioners alike will find that this book breaks new ground in terms of its timely approach, its spotlight on current topics, and its attention to thinking through exaggerated and conflicting media claims about contemporary parenting. Importantly, the book focuses on both parenting, the lived experiences of parents, and parenthood, the social and cultural construction of parenthood in today's world, making it a resource for those interested in the truth of the everyday lives of American parents.

Author : Guerda Nicolas,Anabel Bejarano,Debbiesiu L. Lee
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781317660392

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Contemporary Parenting by Guerda Nicolas,Anabel Bejarano,Debbiesiu L. Lee Pdf

Through a global, multidisciplinary perspective, this book describes how four factors influence parenting practices: a countries historical and political background, the parent’s educational history, the economy and the parent’s financial standing, and advances in technology. Case studies that illustrate the impact these four factors have on parents in various regions help us better understand parenting in today’s global, interconnected world. Descriptions of parenting practices in countries from Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean give readers a contemporary perspective. Both research and clinical implications when working with families from various cultures are integrated throughout. Part I reviews the four major factors that shape parenting practices. Part II features cases written by contributors with extensive experience in parenting practice and research that bring to life the ways in which these four factors influence parenting within their region. Each chapter in Part II follows the same format to provide consistency for comparative purposes: an introduction, historical and political, economic, educational, and societal factors and parenting practices, and a conclusion. Each case reviews: Historical and political factors such as slavery, war, and natural disasters and how these factors impact cultural beliefs, parenting behaviors, and a child’s development Economic factors which impact the capacity for consistent, involved parenting which can result in low IQ, behavioral problems, depression, and domestic conflict and the need to account for financial factors when developing intervention programs Educational levels impact on parenting practices and their children’s achievements Advances in technology and its impact on parenting practices. Intended for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses in families in global context, immigrant families, family or public policy, multiculturalism or cross-cultural psychology, social or cultural development, counseling, social work, or international development taught in human development and family studies, psychology, social work, sociology, anthropology, racial studies, and international relations, this book also appeals to practitioners and researchers interested in family studies and child development and policy and program managers of governments, NGOs, and mental health agencies.

Author : Terry Arendell
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 796 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997-05-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UCSC:32106018434420

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Contemporary Parenting by Terry Arendell Pdf

This edited volume addresses one of the central issues of family studies - parenting. Terry Arendell uses the social constructionist and the feminist lens to examine current controversies and issues of interest to family professionals and students. This important new volume deals with the history and demography of parenthood, parenting styles and structures, and issues of parenting within the broader community and policy context.

Author : Pauline J. Turner,Kelly J. Welch
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0205863736

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Parenting in Contemporary Society by Pauline J. Turner,Kelly J. Welch Pdf

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Parenting through the lifespan This inclusive, research-based text on parenting through the lifespan helps students work with parents as professionals, as well as develop life skills. Parenting in Contemporary Society, Fifth Edition provides in-depth information about parenting through the lifespan and in diverse family types. It includes all types of parents and family situations, examines similarities and differences among parents in four major minority groups, and examines the various risks, challenges, and alternatives available to parents. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: Recognize the changing nature of parenting throughout the life cycle, from infancy through old age, including the reciprocal nature of the parent-child relationships Understand parenting differences in diverse cultures and families Identify parenting strategies in high-risk families with teenage parents, abusive parents, and homeless families, and families with exceptional children Recognize alternatives to biological parenthood: adoptive parenthood, parenting through assisted reproduction (artificial insemination by donor, in vitro fertilization, surrogate mothers, etc.), and foster parenthood Understand timely issues in child care and early education including types of programs, differences in infant care and self care, the importance of quality care, the effects of child care on children, and other preschool programs Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with Pearson eText (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205863736 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205863730

Author : Tommie J. Hamner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : MINN:31951D00107797G

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Parenting in Contemporary Society by Tommie J. Hamner Pdf

Author : Zeynep B. Gürtin,Charlotte Faircloth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000333268

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Conceiving Contemporary Parenthood by Zeynep B. Gürtin,Charlotte Faircloth Pdf

With the global expansion of reproductive technologies, there are ever more ways to create a family, and more family types than ever before. This book explores the experiences of those persons - whether single, in a couple, or part of collective co-parenting arrangements; whether hetero- or homosexual; whether cis- or transgender - who are creating what has been termed ‘new family forms’ with reproductive ‘assistance’. Drawing on qualitative research from around the world, the book is particularly anchored in two bodies of social science scholarship - sociological and anthropological inquiries into the cultural impact of reproductive technologies on the one hand, and parenting culture studies on the other. It seeks to create fertile conversations between these scholarships, highlighting the intersections in the ways we think about conceiving and caring for children in today’s ‘reproductive landscape’. Focusing specifically on persons whose reproductive journeys do not conform to dominant scripts, the book traces the many ways in which intentions, expectations and technological developments contribute to changing and enduring conceptions of good parenthood in the twenty-first century. Taking a holistic perspective, the book presents deep insights into the experiences not only of (intending) parents, but also of donors, surrogates, medical professionals and activists. The collection will be of interest to an international readership of scholars of gender, reproduction, parenting and family life. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Anthropology & Medicine.

Author : E. E. LeMasters,John D. DeFrain
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Families
ISBN : 0534111343

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Parents in Contemporary America by E. E. LeMasters,John D. DeFrain Pdf

Author : Jennifer Senior
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780062072269

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All Joy and No Fun by Jennifer Senior Pdf

Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior now asks: what are the effects of children on their parents? In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior tries to tackle this question, isolating and analyzing the many ways in which children reshape their parents' lives, whether it's their marriages, their jobs, their habits, their hobbies, their friendships, or their internal senses of self. She argues that changes in the last half century have radically altered the roles of today's mothers and fathers, making their mandates at once more complex and far less clear. Recruiting from a wide variety of sources—in history, sociology, economics, psychology, philosophy, and anthropology—she dissects both the timeless strains of parenting and the ones that are brand new, and then brings her research to life in the homes of ordinary parents around the country. The result is an unforgettable series of family portraits, starting with parents of young children and progressing to parents of teens. Through lively and accessible storytelling, Senior follows these mothers and fathers as they wrestle with some of parenthood's deepest vexations—and luxuriate in some of its finest rewards. Meticulously researched yet imbued with emotional intelligence, All Joy and No Fun makes us reconsider some of our culture's most basic beliefs about parenthood, all while illuminating the profound ways children deepen and add purpose to our lives. By focusing on parenthood, rather than parenting, the book is original and essential reading for mothers and fathers of today—and tomorrow.

Author : Zoe Williams
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781849548472

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The Madness of Modern Parenting by Zoe Williams Pdf

Parenting in the modern world is an overwhelming concept. It seems to divide everyone from psychologists and politicians to scientists and salesmen, leaving the parents themselves with a terrible headache as a result. How can anyone live up to such expansive and conflicting expectations? As Zoe Williams explores, the madness begins before the baby has even arrived: hysteria is rife surrounding everything from drinking alcohol and eating cheese to using a new frying pan. And it only gets worse. The list of things you need to consider (as well as the things you never realised you needed to consider) is ever-increasing, and questions of breastfeeding, buggies, staying at home, schooling - and what your mother-in-law thinks you're doing wrong - take over completely. The task of raising a child has been turned into a circus of ludicrous proportions. Combining laugh-out-loud tales of parenthood with myth-busting facts and figures, Zoe provides the antithesis of all parenting discussions to date. After all, parents managed perfectly well for centuries before this modern madness, so why do today's mothers and fathers make such an almighty fuss about everything?

Author : Melissa J. Kane
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1594543445

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Contemporary Issues in Parenting by Melissa J. Kane Pdf

There is probably no responsibility in life more important, rewarding, frustrating and difficult as parenting. One's mistakes are reflected in another person yet one's positive influence can lead to the happiness of another person and perhaps many. There are guidebooks, home-made advice, magazines and movies about it. Yet few do it well it seems although many may wish to. And just how should it be done? Should music be played even before birth or special schools be sought out? How can values be taught by many who have none themselves? How should parents try to counter the environmental factors which play a role in their upbringing? Is each generation dumbing down and if so, what can be done about it. This book presents chapters which attack these issues and more in a scholarly format.

Author : Catherine McMahon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781108836050

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Becoming a Parent by Catherine McMahon Pdf

Provides an evidence-based overview of the challenges of becoming a parent in a broad range of contemporary contexts.

Author : Lyn Craig
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317160724

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Contemporary Motherhood by Lyn Craig Pdf

In this timely book Lyn Craig provides the first comprehensive account of how parents divide their time between caring for children, housework, paid work and leisure. Using large-scale quantitative time-use data , the book provides a detailed analysis of the impact of children upon adult time. This research reveals a unique picture of how parenthood affects daily life within households, and how people’s (paid and unpaid) workload is affected by parenthood. By looking at how the costs and benefits of children are currently conceptualized and apportioned, Contemporary Motherhood shows what becoming a mother entails and why it is so challenging to raise children. Suggesting an explanation for why fertility rates are dramatically dropping, the book makes a significant contribution to the debate on contemporary motherhood and will interest scholars and students in sociology and social policy with an interest in the sociology of the family, gender and sexuality, and the sociology of youth.

Author : Charlotte Faircloth
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030774035

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Couples’ Transitions to Parenthood by Charlotte Faircloth Pdf

This book argues that new parents are caught in an uncomfortable crossfire between two competing discourses: those around ideal relationships and those around ideal parenting. The author suggests that parents are pressured to be equal partners while also being asked to parent their children intensively, in ways markedly more demanding of mothers. Reconciling these ideals has the potential to create resentment and disappointment. Drawing on research with couples in London as they became parents, the book points to the social pressures at play in raising the next generation at material, physiological and cultural levels. Chapters explore these levels through concrete practices: birth, feeding and sleeping—three of the most highly moralised areas of contemporary parenting culture.

Author : K. Bonner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1998-09-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230375123

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Power and Parenting by K. Bonner Pdf

The power to act is two-sided in that it refers to the parent's ability to initiate (having children or responding to their actions) and to the ability to suffer consequences (irreversibility and unpredictability). The book argues that the best way of responding to these essential limits is for the parent to develop the interrelation between wisdom, ethicality and self-mastery, that is, practical wisdom.

Author : Rosalina Pisco Costa,Sampson L. Blair
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781838670665

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Childbearing and the Changing Nature of Parenthood by Rosalina Pisco Costa,Sampson L. Blair Pdf

Around the globe, the very conceptualization of family is associated with the relationship between a parent and a child. The birth of a child represents both the end of one experience, and the beginning of another.