The Daily The Parents Aren’t All Right
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Oct 9, 2024 Claire Cain Miller, a reporter for The Upshot at The New York Times, dives into the pressures of modern parenting. She discusses how hyper-attentive parenting can negatively impact parents' health, labeling it a public health crisis. The conversation contrasts today's intensive parenting with past practices, emphasizing the emotional toll on parents, particularly mothers. Neuroscience plays a pivotal role in shaping modern approaches, highlighting how early experiences influence child development. Miller also emphasizes the need for community support and self-care.
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Surgeon General's Warning
- The Surgeon General warns that today's parents are experiencing unprecedented stress levels.
- Parenting has become an urgent public health crisis due to the pressures of modern parenting styles.
Intensive Parenting Spread
- Intensive parenting has spread across income and racial groups, becoming the perceived optimal way to raise children.
- Parents feel pressured to engage intensively, even if they lack the means to do so effectively.
Cultural Influences
- Cultural shifts have increased pressures on parents to optimize their children's success.
- The fear of economic insecurity drives parents to engage in intensive parenting practices.