Naslov
PARENTING AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD ENROLLED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Autori
Pažur, Monika ; Drvodelić, Maja

Izvornik
Croatian Journal of Education = Hrvatski časopis za odgoj i obrazovanje (1848-5189) 24 (2022), 2; 507-538

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
early childhood and preschool age children ; early childhood education institutions, joint activities of parents and children ; parental behaviours ; parenthood in the best interests of the child

Sažetak
The position and role of the child in the family have changed significantly over time, which causes a change in the responsibilities and tasks of parents (Maleš, 2003). The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) recognises the status of the child as the holder or subject of rights and introduced the term parenthood in the best interests of the child. Parenthood in the best interests of the child is one that enables the realisation of all the child's rights and encourages the child's optimal cognitive, emotional and physical development in a safe environment. This study examines parents' perceptions of the frequency of parental behaviours that are in accordance with the theoretical settings of parenthood in the best interests of the child. The study included 514 parents of children aged 5 and 6 years enrolled in early childhood education institutions. The results show that parents more often demonstrate behaviours that contribute to parenting aimed at the best interests of the child than behaviours that do not support the child's optimal development. Parents are more likely to demonstrate non-supportive behaviours with boys than with girls whilst joint activities of parents and children are more often conducted with younger children.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Napomena
Postoji verzija i na hrvatskom jeziku.

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