ex cathedra: Charlie Chan on parenting

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Charlie Chan on parenting

Enjoying a 1935 Charlie Chan mystery and watching his interaction with Number 2 Son, this phrase came to me: High investment, low romance.

Chan (and wife, presumably) have made a huge investment in the kid, with high expectations, but without romancing him.

Current (White) parenting --which comes down to mothering-- is far too high in romance with the kids. Giving love in hopes of getting it returned.

Another grain of wisdom from your local childless male observer.

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