February 19 2024- The article highlights the contrasting lack of formal training for parenting compared to other high-stakes activities like driving or scuba diving. It notes the rising expectations and pressures on parents in the form of “intensive parenting,” where childcare involves not just nurturing but also various educational and extracurricular activities. Despite these increased demands, there is a lack of accessible formal education or training for parents. The traditional ways of learning parenting have diminished, leaving many struggling to navigate the complexities of raising children in today’s society.
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/02/intensive-parenting-learn-classes/677329/
