Naomi Eisenstadt and Carey Oppenheim explore the radicalchanges in public attitudes and public policy concerning parentsand parenting. Drawing on research and their extensive experienceof working at senior levels of government, the authors challengeexpectations about what parenting policy on its own can deliver.

They argue convincingly that a more joined-up approach is neededto improve outcomes for children: both reducing child poverty andimproving parental capacity by providing better support systems.This is vital reading for policy makers at central and local governmentlevel as well as those campaigning for the rights of children.