A Qualitative Study of Coparenting in Chinese Three-generational Families
The purpose of this study was to examine parents'and grandparents'perspectives of coparenting in three-generational Chinese families.A focus group interview and individual interviews were conducted to understand parents'and grandparents'concept of coparenting.Eight grandparents and eight parents were selected for the study.The results showed that fathers and mothers equally share the responsibility of raising children aged 10-13,with grandparents playing a subordinate role in childrearing.Overindulgence and outdated parenting methods of grandparent are identified as the main reasons for disagreements between parents and grandparents.This disagreement could be prevented by communication and support,which were conceived important coparenting constructs by both parents and grandparents.Therefore,it is suggested that in three-generational family education,awareness of the importance of coparenting should be enhanced,especially among grandparents(especially fathers)and grandparents;boundaries of"overindulgence"by grandparents should be clarified;and efforts should be made to ensure that grandparents"help without causing trouble".This can reduce parenting conflicts between grandparents and parents,and effectively promote the physical and psychological development and well-being of the children.
coparentingthree-generational familieschildrenqualitative study
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