出版社：University of Juraj Dobrila Pula, The Department of Preschool and Primary Education
摘要：Numerous changes which have occurred within the broader social context have influenced the modern family, its structure, lifestyle, and its characteristics. This thesis discusses some of the basic features of modern families with a special emphasis on the parents’ role in the upbringing of their child, especially since parental child rearing practices are considered the key to a good parent-child relationship, and a direct impact on the child’s progress and his/her future life. The view of a child and childhood has also been changed. A child is now seen as an active participant in his/her own development, with all the rights and needs which should be recognized by the adults. Since the parents are expected to be competent in executing their parental duties and act in the best interests of the child, they need to be provided with programmes of early childhood education that will empower them and raise the level of their personal and parental competence. Preschool institutions are considered to be the first link in the process of parental growth and development. The cooperation with their children’s preschool teachers, effective communication, development of partnerships and the involvement in the various programmes of early childhood education may enable parents to respond to the challenges of modern parenthood.
关键词：family; education; modern parenting; pedagogical teaching parents
