Parenting and shared time: impact on children's emotional regulation
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Learning experiences, the family context, and parent-child interactions are fundamental to children’s emotional development. This study examined the relationship between parents’ educational level, parenting attitudes, and shared family time with children’s emotional regulation and social skills. The research was conducted with a sample of 91 Mexican families, using validated instruments. The results indicated that a higher parental educational level is associated with better emotional and social development in children, an effect mediated by parenting attitudes and the amount of time mothers spend with their children. These findings highlight the importance of considering both educational factors and the quality of family bonding.
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