The Problem of Intergenerational Care in Rural Families:Formation Mechanism and Adjustment Strategy:From the Perspective of Social Systems Theory
Intergenerational care is a significant aspect of rural families in China during the transitional period.Research indicates that generational separation did not lead to pronounced issues for the first generation of left-behind children.However,by the time of the second generation,the issue of generational separation has become a widely recognized social concern.This suggests that intergenerational care has undergone a problematic evolution.The challenges in intergenerational care are primarily evident in the form of inadequate capability,limited authority,low motivation,and outdated disciplinary methods.From the perspective of social systems theory,this paper examines the mechanisms behind the emergence of generational separation in parenting.It is found that the issue is not solely a problem with the"generational separation"model itself but is also a consequence of shifts in family power structures,the diminishing public role of school education,the de-institutionalization of family parenting,and the complexities of the parenting environment in the internet age."Parental education"has emerged as a strategy for rural families to address the challenges of intergenerational care.However,this approach further concentrates the pressures of parenting and education on the family,making it difficult to fundamentally resolve the parenting dilemmas faced by rural families.Given China's current stage of development,the intergenerational parenting model is likely to persist in rural areas for some time.Therefore,it is essential to harness the collective power of families,schools,communities,and the state.By adopting a systematic approach,we can minimize the negative impacts of intergenerational care as much as possible,ensuring that rural children can still grow up healthy under this parenting model.
Intergenerational ParentingLeft-behind ChildrenSocial SystemSubject of Education
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