378 Pages
by
Routledge
378 Pages
by
Routledge
378 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1987, Malcolm Hill examines the different ways in which parents share responsibility for looking after their pre-school children with other people, whether members of their social networks, formal groups or paid carers. He also looks at the reasons parents give for choosing and changing their particular arrangements. In this way he provides insights into a range of ideas... Read more
Acknowledgments. Notes. 1. Introduction 2. Patterns of Shared Care 3. Processes of Sharing Care 4. Social Class, Area of Residence and Sharing Care 5. Families’ Social Networks 6. The Effects on Shared Care of Parents’ Life Experiences, Activities and Ideas 7. Parents’ Perceptions of Children, Children’s Characteristics and Shared Care 8. Discussion and Implications. Appendix: Research Questionnaire. Bibliography. Index.
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Malcolm Hill
