This module focuses on parenthood as a developmental task of adulthood. Parents take on new roles as their children develop, transforming their identity as a parent as the developmental demands of the...This module focuses on parenthood as a developmental task of adulthood. Parents take on new roles as their children develop, transforming their identity as a parent as the developmental demands of their children change. The main influences on parenting, parent characteristics, child characteristics, and contextual factors, are described.
Ellen Galinsky identifies six stages in parental development corresponding to a child's growth: Image-Making (planning and pregnancy), Nurturing (infancy), Authority (toddler and preschool years), Int...Ellen Galinsky identifies six stages in parental development corresponding to a child's growth: Image-Making (planning and pregnancy), Nurturing (infancy), Authority (toddler and preschool years), Interpretive (middle childhood), Interdependence (adolescence), and Departure (early adulthood). Understanding these stages helps those working with children and youth to gain insights into parental needs and concerns, assisting them in supporting parents effectively.
