written by art historian & curator Mihaela Manolache
Raising children has always been a complex and multifaceted task. Our lives are a dynamic mix of challenges and experiences, technological immersion, global communication, distraction, and opportunities. Humans experience the best living standards regarding commodities, health care, access to information, cultural awareness, and education. Although the overall situation is much better and raising children is much easier than before, social demands and parenting challenges seem to be higher, more stressful, and address a wide spectrum of physical and psychological issues. Today a good parent must show some basic understanding of parenting styles, parenting practices, physical and psychological knowledge, child needs, and early education while shaping a healthy environment for the kids and preparing them for the future world. The entire experience can be daunting for parents, and as we see in the current demographics, fewer and fewer couples have children.
Nowadays, each family has its unique dynamics, values, and circumstances that shape their parenting choices. They strive to provide a nurturing and supportive environment that allows children to grow, thrive, and become well-rounded individuals. Some parents choose traditional education paths, while others believe in the…
