Problem: We have read articles on mothering and fathering, parenting and care work, because one of the fundamental responsibilities of Family is to care for its members, particularly the children. Drawing from your own experiences, and our readings, what do you think of the current state of parenting, and what are some factors that impacts norms of parenting?
Readings:
- Invisible inequality: Social class and childbearing in black families and white families
- (How) Does the Sexual Orientation of Parents Matter?
- Grandparenting in Chinese Immigrant Families