Other People's Kids
Social Expectations and American Adults? Involvement with Children and Adolescents
- 196 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The study reveals that a minority of Americans feel consistently motivated to engage with children outside their own families. It highlights how social norms influence adult involvement, suggesting that greater engagement occurs when such involvement is deemed important and accompanied by perceived social expectations. This exploration into motivation and societal pressures sheds light on the dynamics of adult participation in children's lives.
