For my research simulation this semester I have chosen to focus on parenting styles in the 21st century. I would really like to find out if parents are fitting somewhat nicely into current parenting style categories or if new parenting styles have emerged. Our children have changed greatly over the past few generations, and I am interested in seeing if our parenting styles have been affected by these changes.
This was a difficult decision for me to make; I think mostly because I was limiting myself. I am currently a stay-at-home-mom, so I was focusing on the fact that I do not have a large number of children to observe or to conduct a research study with. Once I actually began researching a few different topics though, as well as a helpful push from our professor Dr. Dartt, deciding on a topic was not as hard as I was making it.
Since I have only just decided on a topic to focus on I have not spent too much time researching it, yet. However, I have found that for every great article there are five not-so-great articles. I have also found that it is quite easy to search only for articles that fit my current understanding of the topic instead of finding articles that broaden my understanding.
I would greatly appreciate anyone's insights or opinions regarding my topic. There is so much information available that I'm still having some difficulties focusing. Thank you in advance for everyone's support!
This was a difficult decision for me to make; I think mostly because I was limiting myself. I am currently a stay-at-home-mom, so I was focusing on the fact that I do not have a large number of children to observe or to conduct a research study with. Once I actually began researching a few different topics though, as well as a helpful push from our professor Dr. Dartt, deciding on a topic was not as hard as I was making it.
Since I have only just decided on a topic to focus on I have not spent too much time researching it, yet. However, I have found that for every great article there are five not-so-great articles. I have also found that it is quite easy to search only for articles that fit my current understanding of the topic instead of finding articles that broaden my understanding.
I would greatly appreciate anyone's insights or opinions regarding my topic. There is so much information available that I'm still having some difficulties focusing. Thank you in advance for everyone's support!
Jennifer, I really like your topic. I believe it is an interesting area to look into. As you have mentioned; it might be a little challenging, but in the end it might engender significant discoveries from which we will benefit. I wish you the best. I think I read an important article on parenting styles once. I have not been able to find it for you yet, but I will send it to your email if I remember where I have saved it.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I really enjoyed reading your post. I think your research findings will be really interesting to see. I can wait to read more and gain new insights into this topic. Good luck to you in your research.
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