--In recent decades, the role of parenting has been reshaped by neoliberal societal pressures and evolving expectations. Traditionally viewed as a vital aspect of adult life, parenting has transitioned into a "task" requiring specialized skills and adherence to increasingly stringent standards. This shift has given rise to intensive and helicopter parenting, marked by excessive involvement and constant control, respectively. These trends reflect the neoliberal emphasis on self-responsibility and individual success, leading to heightened stress for parents and negative impacts on children's development and mental health. Concurrently, parents themselves face significant mental health challenges. This study explores a relatively under-researched dimension: parents' propensity towards social sustainability. By investigating how a supportive economic and social model could influence parenting practices, this study aims to address the gap in literature regarding this aspect. The first chapter reviews existing literature on neoliberalism and parenting models, proposing social sustainability as an alternative framework. The second chapter introduces a workshop designed for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years, focusing on fostering critical thinking about neoliberal values and promoting sustainability—a novel area of exploration. The third chapter presents the research hypotheses, methodologies, and results. The study concludes with practical implications, advocating for interventions that encourage sustainable parenting practices and contribute to a more equitable and resilient society.
--In recent decades, the role of parenting has been reshaped by neoliberal societal pressures and evolving expectations. Traditionally viewed as a vital aspect of adult life, parenting has transitioned into a "task" requiring specialized skills and adherence to increasingly stringent standards. This shift has given rise to intensive and helicopter parenting, marked by excessive involvement and constant control, respectively. These trends reflect the neoliberal emphasis on self-responsibility and individual success, leading to heightened stress for parents and negative impacts on children's development and mental health. Concurrently, parents themselves face significant mental health challenges. This study explores a relatively under-researched dimension: parents' propensity towards social sustainability. By investigating how a supportive economic and social model could influence parenting practices, this study aims to address the gap in literature regarding this aspect. The first chapter reviews existing literature on neoliberalism and parenting models, proposing social sustainability as an alternative framework. The second chapter introduces a workshop designed for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years, focusing on fostering critical thinking about neoliberal values and promoting sustainability—a novel area of exploration. The third chapter presents the research hypotheses, methodologies, and results. The study concludes with practical implications, advocating for interventions that encourage sustainable parenting practices and contribute to a more equitable and resilient society.
Parents between present and future: intervention hypotheses to support parenting with a view to sustainability and social inclusion
TERRANOVA, GIULIA
2023/2024
Abstract
--In recent decades, the role of parenting has been reshaped by neoliberal societal pressures and evolving expectations. Traditionally viewed as a vital aspect of adult life, parenting has transitioned into a "task" requiring specialized skills and adherence to increasingly stringent standards. This shift has given rise to intensive and helicopter parenting, marked by excessive involvement and constant control, respectively. These trends reflect the neoliberal emphasis on self-responsibility and individual success, leading to heightened stress for parents and negative impacts on children's development and mental health. Concurrently, parents themselves face significant mental health challenges. This study explores a relatively under-researched dimension: parents' propensity towards social sustainability. By investigating how a supportive economic and social model could influence parenting practices, this study aims to address the gap in literature regarding this aspect. The first chapter reviews existing literature on neoliberalism and parenting models, proposing social sustainability as an alternative framework. The second chapter introduces a workshop designed for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years, focusing on fostering critical thinking about neoliberal values and promoting sustainability—a novel area of exploration. The third chapter presents the research hypotheses, methodologies, and results. The study concludes with practical implications, advocating for interventions that encourage sustainable parenting practices and contribute to a more equitable and resilient society.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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