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.
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