The impact of parental activism on child life programs.
The activist roles that parents play in the establishment and function of child life programs are presented. Five areas of parental activism are identified and discussed, including creation of a child life program, contributions to child life, protest activities, education of child life workers, and emotional support and role validation of workers. The barriers to effective activism are explored as they exist in the parent, the child life worker, and the institution. The summary includes suggestions to facilitate parental activism.
D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010988:Play and Playthings; D014481:United States