Doing Good Parenthood: Reflexivity, Practices, and Relationships

Abstract

In light of the findings detailed in the empirical chapters, the concluding chapter returns to the questions of what constitutes good parenthood and who defines the concept. It highlights the consequences of combining a family studies and childhood studies approach, and reflects on the contrast between Denmark and Sweden, and the UK. It offers some thoughts on how these research findings can be used to progress thinking about good parenthood and argues for the merit of placing parent-child relationships centre stage.