Mothers and Fathers: Expectations for Infants

Abstract

Both parents of first-born infants were interviewed about their behavioral and growth expectations for their infants, the sources they use to obtain desired information, and the kinds of information they believe other parents ought to have. The findings suggest that these parents' knowledge about infant behavior and growth is similar and that there is a considerable body of knowledge that these parents do not possess. While each group identified a variety of sources used to obtain information, mothers and fathers turn to different sources. Additional findings indicate that both parents are most interested in acquiring knowledge about developmental landmarks, health, and teaching children, and believe that the information most needed by all parents is that relating to developmental milestones. Implications of the differences between parents are discussed, and directions for parent educators are suggested.

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