What Happened to the ‘Village’ That Used to Raise Our Children?
After the Industrial Revolution, parenting moved from communities towards the 'expert' class and the state.
TL;DR
- Parenting advice is abundant, covering topics like bedtime, feeding, and handling crying children.
- In the past, communities ('villages') provided support for these parenting decisions.
- The Industrial Revolution and urbanization have eroded traditional family and community networks.
- This shift has created a tension between 'industrialized' parenting and historical community-based approaches.