About this item
The new millennium has seen a variety of parenting styles that differ greatly from previous generations. Titles such as Tiger Moms and Helicopter Parents have received media attention by the general public but other styles such as Hippo, Free-Range and Divergent Parenting, as well as a host of others, are not so well known. This book provides a brief history of parenting in America, categorizes some of the parenting styles that currently are employed in the country and briefly explains some of the more popular titles.
About the Author
The Rise of the Millennial Parents: Parenting Yesterday and Today is based on Dr. Pedersen's current research on parenting styles as well as over two decades of experience as an educator in several school districts within the state of New Jersey. Dr. Pedersen is currently the principal of South Plainfield High School in South Plainfield, New Jersey and also teaches courses at Felician College and Essex County Community College in New Jersey. His time in education has afforded him the opportunity to interact with hundreds of parents in the course of his career.
