Can you describe some concrete examples of exactly what this "social pressure" consists of? Or what implicit threats you mean? Bc my observation if that parents never think THEY'RE the helicopters. They almost universally think it's OTHER parents judging and pressuring them. This really makes no sense.
Can you describe some concrete examples of exactly what this "social pressure" consists of? Or what implicit threats you mean? Bc my observation if that parents never think THEY'RE the helicopters. They almost universally think it's OTHER parents judging and pressuring them. This really makes no sense.
Furthermore it kind of doesn't make sense bc why would you even care what they think? I'm not being blase as I realize people often have very good reasons for caring what others think..bc it directly impacts their professional reputation and career trajectory, or whether they're liked by whatever group they want to be part of. But why does it matter what other parents think? Are you afraid they won't invite you to parties or something? Do you even go to parent parties? How would it effect you if they thought your parenting were a bit lax?
I'm not trying to be rude or challenge you here, I'm honestly just confused and would like to hear some concrete examples so I can understand.
Can you describe some concrete examples of exactly what this "social pressure" consists of? Or what implicit threats you mean? Bc my observation if that parents never think THEY'RE the helicopters. They almost universally think it's OTHER parents judging and pressuring them. This really makes no sense.
Furthermore it kind of doesn't make sense bc why would you even care what they think? I'm not being blase as I realize people often have very good reasons for caring what others think..bc it directly impacts their professional reputation and career trajectory, or whether they're liked by whatever group they want to be part of. But why does it matter what other parents think? Are you afraid they won't invite you to parties or something? Do you even go to parent parties? How would it effect you if they thought your parenting were a bit lax?
I'm not trying to be rude or challenge you here, I'm honestly just confused and would like to hear some concrete examples so I can understand.