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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Sociology of the Family

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  • Adolescence presents unique challenges for child-rearing.
  • Understanding parental roles is crucial for adolescent development.
  • Middle-class families often have specific expectations for child behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate middle-class mothers' and fathers' perceptions of their child-rearing roles during adolescence.
  • To identify differences in parental encouragement and discouragement of specific behaviors.
  • To explore parental techniques used to influence adolescent behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews conducted in the homes of 42 middle-class families.
  • Participants included parents of 5th, 8th, and 11th graders (equal number of boys and girls).
  • Data collection focused on described behaviors, encouragement/discouragement, and influence techniques.

Main Results:

  • Fathers emphasized instrumental behaviors (e.g., independence, assertiveness); mothers focused on interpersonal behaviors (e.g., manners, politeness).
  • Fathers reported using more forceful techniques; parents used more punishment and less reward with same-sexed children.
  • Parents of girls prioritized prosocial behaviors; parents of boys emphasized self-care.

Conclusions:

  • Parental roles and techniques in adolescence are differentiated by gender and child's sex.
  • Distinct socialization goals exist for sons and daughters.
  • These findings contribute to understanding gender dynamics in middle-class family socialization.