What is it about?
91 Kenyans with various roles with young children (parents, community health promoters, government officials) described their views of parenting children under age 6. We learned who are the main caregivers (mostly mothers), what is see as good parenting and problematic or harmful parenting practices. We also learned what limits parents' abilities to care for young children.
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Why is it important?
This paper offers helpful insights for communities working with Kenyan families to improve parenting and policy makers understanding of what can help parents.
Perspectives
We hope this paper offers valuable insight into how Kenyans' parent young children. This information can help communities wanting to support parents and government officials wanting to advance child protection in Kenya.
Jenelle Shanley
Pacific University
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This page is a summary of: Kenyans’ perspectives on parenting roles and strategies used to raise young children in Kenya., Journal of Family Psychology, August 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/fam0001259.
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