Good Enough Parenting

Scarr's theory of "good enough" parenting is a simple idea. Summarized, the theory states that parents do no need to do everything perfectly to ensure that their children turn out fine. Simply providing care, attention, and warmth to children gives them an equal chance of success at life. The idea of superparents is to try to raise a child perfectly. These children are pushed to learn at an earlier age, be active in extracurricular activities, and do anything else that parents believe will give them an advantage at life. However, children develop at their own pace and excel in their own areas. Some psychologists think this method is rushing childhood. Children who were raised by good enough parents developed the same as children who were pushed to succeed. At certain ages, children are not capable of being intellectually ahead of their peers. All the children develop close to the same rate and they are restricted to their stage of mental development. I agree with Scarr's theory. I don't think that being a super-parent will give children a better chance at success than the parent that only gives their children love and support. Children crave attention and love. As long as all of their emotional need are met, all children will have an equal chance of being successful at life.