A new type of childhood is experienced these days by many children in industrial societies that provide child care services. The studies summarized in this book stem from a conceptual model based on an ecological approach to the study of development. This book establishes how historical and socio-economic processes influence the values and goals set by the society for its children, and its social policy concerning child care service.
Key Features
- Explores the family day care system in Israel as a case study.
- Examines cultural and social policy issues related to child care.
- Integrative analysis of the daily experiences of infants and toddlers in family day care.
- Relevant for researchers, educators, developmental psychologists, sociologists, and social workers.
- Special relevance to practitioners in the field of early childhood.
Additional Information
Issues derived from this conceptual model are of central concern to the investigation of child care in any society. The ecological model and the applied implications of the study relate to different definitions of "quality care." It also considers how these processes are interpreted by parents and early childhood educators, as well as the nature of the child care environment and the child's personal characteristics.
