Author Description
Based On Numerous Interviews With A Diverse Group Of Mothers Of Teenagers And Young Adults, Letting Go Moves Beyond Popular Views And Offers A New Understanding Of Parenting That Demonstrates The Challenging Situations Parents Must Navigate Today As They Guide Their Children Through Adolescence And Young Adulthood. Parents Are Expected To Continually Monitor The Lives Of Their Teens And Young Adults And See That They Safely Transition To Adulthood And Gain The Credentials They Need To Succeed In An Era When Reaching Adulthood Has Become More Demanding. At The Same Time, Parents Must Pull Back And Let Go So Their Teens And Young Adults Learn To Take More Responsibility For Their Lives. The Negotiations With Teens And Young Adults Over Control, Trust, And Letting Go That Mothers Describe In This Book Offer An Invaluable Portrayal Of The Uncertainties And Questions That Underlie The Day-to-day Lives Of Contemporary Parents-- Provided By Publisher.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex tension between parental oversight and the necessity of fostering independence in teenagers and young adults during an era of heightened societal pressure. Demie Kurz, a sociologist, utilizes qualitative research to examine the shifting expectations placed on parents. She argues that the modern transition to adulthood is increasingly demanding, requiring parents to balance active guidance with the gradual withdrawal of control to ensure their children develop personal responsibility.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Qualitative analysis of the parent-child dynamic during the transition to adulthood.
- Examination of the societal pressures and credentialing requirements facing modern youth.
- Strategies for negotiating control, trust, and autonomy within the family unit.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the experiences and perspectives of mothers.
- It does not provide a universal manual for parenting but rather a sociological portrait of contemporary challenges.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and readers recognize this work as a valuable sociological contribution to the study of modern family dynamics. The text is frequently cited for its grounded approach to the emotional and logistical difficulties inherent in the contemporary parenting experience.
Page Count:
280
Publication Date:
2024-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019022245X
ISBN-13:
9780190222451
Psychology
Non-Fiction
Politics & Social Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Teenagers
Marriage & Family
Parenting
Family relationships
Sociology
Education