Helicopter Parenting And Boomerang Children

Author : Anne West,Jane Lewis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134799145

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Helicopter Parenting and Boomerang Children by Anne West,Jane Lewis Pdf

Drawing an unfavourable contrast between the position of students and graduates with that of their baby boomer parents has become a staple for media comment. Indeed, student indebtedness and difficulties in finding graduate jobs and housing typically contrasts markedly with their parents’ experiences. Broadening the investigation, ‘Helicopter Parenting’ and ‘Boomerang Children’ depicts how students and graduates are now likely to be close to their parents, receive considerable financial and emotional support from them and, upon graduation, return home. Using qualitative data from two interview studies of middle-class families, this title explores the impact of these changes on young people’s transition to independence and adulthood and on intergenerational and intragenerational equality. This enlightening monograph will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in fields such as Social Policy, Family Sociology and Education.

Author : Laura T. Hamilton
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780226183671

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Parenting to a Degree by Laura T. Hamilton Pdf

Helicopter parents—the kind that continue to hover even in college—are one of the most ridiculed figures of twenty-first-century parenting, criticized for creating entitled young adults who boomerang back home. But do involved parents really damage their children and burden universities? In this book, sociologist Laura T. Hamilton illuminates the lives of young women and their families to ask just what role parents play during the crucial college years. Hamilton vividly captures the parenting approaches of mothers and fathers from all walks of life—from a CFO for a Fortune 500 company to a waitress at a roadside diner. As she shows, parents are guided by different visions of the ideal college experience, built around classed notions of women’s work/family plans and the ideal age to “grow up.” Some are intensively involved and hold adulthood at bay to cultivate specific traits: professional helicopters, for instance, help develop the skills and credentials that will advance their daughters’ careers, while pink helicopters emphasize appearance, charm, and social ties in the hopes that women will secure a wealthy mate. In sharp contrast, bystander parents—whose influence is often limited by economic concerns—are relegated to the sidelines of their daughter’s lives. Finally, paramedic parents—who can come from a wide range of class backgrounds—sit in the middle, intervening in emergencies but otherwise valuing self-sufficiency above all. Analyzing the effects of each of these approaches with clarity and depth, Hamilton ultimately argues that successfully navigating many colleges and universities without involved parents is nearly impossible, and that schools themselves are increasingly dependent on active parents for a wide array of tasks, with intended and unintended consequences. Altogether, Parenting to a Degree offers an incisive look into the new—and sometimes problematic—relationship between students, parents, and universities.

Author : Katherine S. Newman
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780807007457

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The Accordion Family by Katherine S. Newman Pdf

Why are adults in their twenties and thirties stuck in their parents’ homes in the world’s wealthiest countries? There’s no question that globalization has drastically changed the cultural landscape across the world. The cost of living is rising, and high unemployment rates have created an untenable economic climate that has severely compromised the path to adulthood for young people in their twenties and thirties. And there’s no end in sight. Families are hunkering down, expanding the reach of their households to envelop economically vulnerable young adults. Acclaimed sociologist Katherine Newman explores the trend toward a rising number of “accordion families” composed of adult children who will be living off their parents’ retirement savings with little means of their own when the older generation is gone. While the trend crosses the developed world, the cultural and political responses to accordion families differ dramatically. In Japan, there is a sense of horror and fear associated with “parasite singles,” whereas in Italy, the “cult of mammismo,” or mamma’s boys, is common and widely accepted, though the government is rallying against it. Meanwhile, in Spain, frustrated parents and millenials angrily blame politicians and big business for the growing number of youth forced to live at home. Newman’s investigation, conducted in six countries, transports the reader into the homes of accordion families and uncovers fascinating links between globalization and the failure-to-launch trend. Drawing from over three hundred interviews, Newman concludes that nations with weak welfare states have the highest frequency of accordion families while the trend is virtually unknown in the Nordic countries. The United States is caught in between. But globalization is reshaping the landscape of adulthood everywhere, and the consequences are far-reaching in our private lives. In this gripping and urgent book, Newman urges Americans not to simply dismiss the boomerang generation but, rather, to strategize how we can help the younger generation make its own place in the world.

Author : George S. Glass,David Tabatsky
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781629140827

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The Overparenting Epidemic by George S. Glass,David Tabatsky Pdf

Helicopter parents, tiger moms, cosseters, hothouse parents . . . Whatever we label it, overparenting—anxious, invasive, overly attentive, and competitive parenting—may have finally backfired. As we witness the first generation of overparented children becoming adults in their own right, many studies show that when baby boomer parents intervene inappropriately––with too much advice, excessive favors, and erasing obstacles that kids should negotiate themselves––their “millennial” children end up ill-behaved, anxious, narcissistic, entitled youths unable to cope with everyday life. The obsession with providing everything a child could possibly need, from macrobiotic cupcakes to 24/7 tutors, has created epidemic levels of depression and stress in our country’s youth, but this can be avoided if parents would just take a giant step back, check their ambitions at the door, and do what’s really best for their kids. Written by a noted psychiatrist and a parenting specialist, The Overparenting Epidemic is a science-based yet humorous and practical book that features an easy-to-read menu of pragmatic, reasonable advice for how to parent children effectively and lovingly without overdoing it, especially in the context of today’s demanding world.

Author : Carl Pickhardt
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781402248597

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Boomerang Kids by Carl Pickhardt Pdf

"She's 22 years old, for heaven's sake! We thought she'd be grown up by now. But no, it's one more crisis after another. And then she calls on us—for emotional support, problem-solving advice. Even money...although we've gotten pretty tough about that. It's like she's still a teen! Why is it so hard for her just to act like an adult?" Around age 18, most young people expect, and are expected to, move out and live on their own—either at college or in an apartment. But more and more often, "boomerang kids" are returning home defeated, leaving you frustrated and at a loss for how to help them. In this breakthrough book, Carl Pickhardt, author of Why Good Kids Act Cruel, exposes the hidden period of development that's causing increasing numbers of post-high school and college age kids to fail on their own and tells parents what you can do to fix it. His new approach to understanding young adulthood proposes that 18–to–23 year-olds have reached not adulthood, but a final stage of adolescence called "trial independence." Boomerang Kids helps parents understand this little-discussed period in your children's lives, so you can help them get through this last and most difficult stage of adolescence and get back out on their own, to become fully, and successfully, independent adults.

Author : Sam Frankel
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781801174084

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Establishing Child Centred Practice in a Changing World, Part A by Sam Frankel Pdf

This edited collection explores advancing understandings of child centred practice through the lens of childhood studies. Contributions from around the world offer a foundation to acknowledge and support the place that children’s voices must play in creating effective practice as we respond to seismic social change.

Author : Michelle Y. Janning
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BornIncredible.com
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Signs You're a Helicopter Parent by Aurora Brooks Pdf

Author : Barbara A. Mitchell
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773382494

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Family Matters, Fourth Edition by Barbara A. Mitchell Pdf

Now in its fourth edition, Family Matters offers an enriched discussion on a variety of substantive issues experienced by diverse Canadian families across the life course. Adopting a feminist sociological approach throughout, this popular textbook explores family dynamics through a critical life course theoretical lens. This over-arching perspective is used to examine how social, economic, and historical processes related to gender roles, age and generational location, ethnicity and race, geographical location, and social change shape contemporary family life. As a leading name in sociology, Barbara Mitchell has thoroughly updated the previous edition to reflect timely current events, recent census data, and cutting-edge research. Providing more detailed and nuanced discussions of many areas including life course and other styles of critical theorizing on families, this new edition examines the history of slavery and Black family life in Canada, Indigenous families, foreign/temporary workers, intersectional and racialized processes influencing families, youth activism, transgender children, technology and social media, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aging families. Approachable, concise, and filled with discussion questions, activities, and resources for further reading, Family Matters is the perfect resource for students enrolled in introductory or advanced level courses in family sociology and gender studies. FEATURES - Up-to-date material featuring current events, recent research studies and statistics, including census and other national data sets - New and expanded content on a wide range of timely topics, such as Indigenous and racialized family life, transgender children, technology and social media ,and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Author : Miriam E. David,Marilyn J. Amey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 4051 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781529725919

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Higher Education by Miriam E. David,Marilyn J. Amey Pdf

Higher Education is in a state of ferment. People are seriously discussing whether the medieval ideal of the university as being excellent in all areas makes sense today, given the number of universities that we have in the world. Student fees are changing the orientation of students to the system. The high rate of non repayment of fees in the UK is provoking difficult questions about whether the current system of funding makes sense. There are disputes about the ratio of research to teaching, and further discussions about the international delivery of courses.

Author : Dr. Alanna Levine
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781607743514

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Raising a Self-Reliant Child by Dr. Alanna Levine Pdf

With this practical guide, parents can end daily power struggles with their preschoolers, toddlers, and infants and create more time for the family to spend on things that matter by encouraging early childhood independence skills. We’ve all heard the news about helicopter parents and boomerang children—but how can parents safeguard against these trends when our children’s lives are increasingly scheduled and competitive? Pediatrician Dr. Alanna Levine offers a commonsense parenting approach that avoids divisive strategies and helps parents find a balanced ground between overindulgence and strict control. Raising a Self-Reliant Child focuses on teachable moments where parents can instill independence, such as sleep time, toilet training, mealtime, and playtime. With Dr. Levine’s practical strategies and techniques, young children learn to take responsibility for their daily routines: babies learn to sleep through the night, toddlers learn to nap without their parents stretched out alongside, and school-age children learn to dress themselves and make breakfast with little parental intervention. Overprotection and micromanagement keep young children from the self-development that comes naturally from learning and doing on one’s own. And children who don’t learn independence skills at an appropriate age grow into adults who expect others to fix challenges and conflicts for them. Dr. Levine helps you break the cycle of daily power struggles so that you and your family will have more time to focus on the things that really matter.

Author : Jerrold Lee Shapiro, Ph.D.
Publisher : Impact Publishers
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781886230965

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Finding Meaning, Facing Fears by Jerrold Lee Shapiro, Ph.D. Pdf

Autumn is a time of bright colors and full harvest moons; a time to reap and savor what we’ve sown. Our autumn years are the ideal time to reexamine our lives. Often spurred on by a 50th birthday or the last child leaving home, it becomes important to question who we are in the larger scheme of things, to wonder what we really want from our lives. Finding Meaning, Facing Fears (Winner of the Alpha Sigma Nu Book Awards 2013) invites us to explore the many opportunities this time of life presents: opportunities to stretch in our capacities, to face and conquer old demons, and to meet new challenges with greater resources than were available to us before. We will also have a greater opportunity to give back to the world the benefit of our experiences and to think about and implement our personal legacies. Dr. Shapiro helps us discover which alternatives will serve best in our relationships, career, even spiritual quests, and offers answers to the inevitable questions we face as we get older, such as: “Is that all there is?” “Is it too late to change my life?” “Where do I go from here?” and, “I’ve got everything I thought I wanted; why aren’t I happy?”

Author : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BabyDreamers.net
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781991116826

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How to Raise Independent Children in a Helicopter Parenting World by Aurora Brooks Pdf

Are you tired of the helicopter parenting trend? Do you want to raise independent children who can make their own decisions and solve their own problems? Look no further than "How to Raise Independent Children in a Helicopter Parenting World." This short read book is packed with practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of modern parenting and empower your children to become self-reliant individuals. The book begins with a comprehensive table of contents that outlines the key topics covered in each chapter. From encouraging decision-making skills to promoting problem-solving abilities, teaching critical thinking to allowing natural consequences, this book covers it all. You'll learn how to build your child's self-confidence, encourage self-expression, and celebrate their achievements. The author emphasizes the importance of setting age-appropriate responsibilities and teaching life skills that will serve your child well into adulthood. In addition to these fundamental principles, the book also delves into more specific areas such as promoting healthy risk-taking, embracing failure, and supporting new experiences. You'll discover strategies for developing strong communication skills, active listening, and assertiveness training. The author emphasizes the importance of encouraging self-directed learning and provides resources for exploring your child's interests. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of balancing support and independence. You'll learn how to be a guide rather than a director, respecting boundaries while modeling independence and problem-solving. The book also highlights the significance of self-care for both parents and children, and offers practical tips for building a supportive network and collaborating on independence-building activities. To address any lingering questions or concerns, the book concludes with a section of frequently asked questions. Whether you're seeking clarification or want to share your own experiences, the author invites you to reach out and engage in a conversation. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for raising independent children. Get your copy of "How to Raise Independent Children in a Helicopter Parenting World" today and receive a bonus gift: "How To Be A Super Mom" absolutely free. Take the first step towards empowering your children and creating a nurturing environment that fosters independence. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents How to Raise Independent Children in a Helicopter Parenting World Encouraging Decision-Making Skills Promoting Problem-Solving Abilities Teaching Critical Thinking Allowing Natural Consequences Building Self-Confidence Encouraging Self-Expression Celebrating Achievements Setting Age-Appropriate Responsibilities Teaching Life Skills Encouraging Self-Care Promoting Healthy Risk-Taking Embracing Failure Supporting New Experiences Developing Strong Communication Skills Active Listening Assertiveness Training Encouraging Self-Directed Learning Providing Resources Exploring Interests Balancing Support and Independence Being a Guide, Not a Director Respecting Boundaries Modeling Independence Demonstrating Problem-Solving Encouraging Self-Care Building a Supportive Network Supporting Each Other Collaborating on Independence-Building Activities Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Author : Angelika Paseka,Delma Byrne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351066334

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Parental Involvement Across European Education Systems by Angelika Paseka,Delma Byrne Pdf

This book addresses central questions regarding parental involvement across European educational systems; exploring the commonalities and differences across European countries and the extent to which current policy and practice pertaining to parental involvement is inclusive of diversity. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach that draws from the fields of education, sociology and psychology, it presents a description of the policy context and empirical research on critical perspectives relating to parental involvement. Comprising a rich varied cross-section of national experiences from eleven European countries and the contexts surrounding them, case studies provide insights into parental involvement across Europe and identify challenges in the field. This volume’s in-depth approach and comprehensive interrogation of parental involvement across European education systems make it an ideal resource for parents, teachers and academics, researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of education policy and comparative education, as well as teacher educators and policy makers.

Author : Celia Dodd
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781472980786

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All Grown Up by Celia Dodd Pdf

When children grow up and become adults we often assume, as parents, that our job is done. In fact it's just the beginning of a whole new stage in our lifelong connection. Relationships with adult children are an aspect of parenting that is rarely discussed, yet they require thoughtfulness and empathy, and can bring many new challenges. - How can you avoid conflict when your adult child returns to live with you? - What if you don't get on with their partner? - How should you support your child through a divorce, or mental health challenges later in life? - Do you have mixed feelings about looking after your grandchildren? - What if you adult children don't get along? All Grown Up draws on the personal experiences of parents, as well as advice from leading experts in the filed, to offer support and guidance on working through these common dilemmas to develop and maintain a close bond with your adult child. Discover how to create family harmony and a strong, enduring connection.