The father’s deep parenting participation rate is only 32%! Celebrity demonstration triggers reflection on the whole nation

The father’s deep parenting participation rate is only 32%! Celebrity demonstration triggers reflection on the whole nation

Recently, a data on "father's deep parenting participation rate" has sparked widespread discussion in the society. According to statistics, the deep participation rate of Chinese fathers in parenting is only 32%, far lower than that of mothers. Behind this data, it reflects that the traditional family division of labor model still dominates, and the demonstration role of celebrity fathers has made more people begin to reflect on the lack of "father role".

1. Pivot: Current status of father parenting participation rate

According to the "2023 China Family Parenting Behavior Report", fathers generally have low participation in parenting, especially in the "in-depth parenting" stage (such as companionship learning, emotional counseling, daily care, etc.). The following are the popular survey data from the past 10 days:

Data source: China Family Parenting Behavior Research Center (June 2023)

2. Social discussion: The demonstration effect of celebrity fathers

In the past 10 days, the parenting behavior of many celebrity fathers has become a hot topic. For example:

• Deng Chao: Resonated with the "collapsed daily life" of accompanying children to do homework, netizens joked that "I finally saw the father tutoring homework";
• Huang Lei: Shared the view that "fathers should participate in every step of their children's growth" in a variety show, and received more than 500,000 likes;
• Wu Zun: Because he has long recorded his daily life with his children, he is called a "model parenting father".

These cases have made the public realize that fathers’ deep participation can not only improve children’s emotional intelligence and sense of security, but also relieve mothers’ parenting pressure. On social platforms, the cumulative reading volume of topics such as #Happy Dad’s Career# and #Where Are Absent Fathers?# has exceeded 1 billion.

3. Expert interpretation: The irreplaceable nature of father parenting

Psychologist Li Wen pointed out: "Fathers play a unique role in parenting, especially in the cultivation of adventurous spirit and sense of rules. The influence of fathers is more significant." The following are the core values ​​of fathers' in-depth parenting:

4. National reflection: How to break the dilemma of "invisible father"?

Regarding the current situation of low father participation rate, experts put forward the following suggestions:

1. Corporate support: Promote male parental leave to avoid workplace discrimination;
2. Social advocacy: Promote positive father image through the media;
3. Family collaboration: Establish a "parents and parents' parenting" family plan.

A netizen's comment expressed his thoughts: "Children grow up only once, and fathers should not be a luxury."Perhaps, this discussion triggered by data will become an important opportunity to change the Chinese family parenting model.

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