Adapting to Parenthood

Duration: 20

Year Published: 1975

Creator: Alvin Fiering

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 9Jun75 · MP27457 (Jul-Dec 1975) Copyright holder: Polymorph Films, Inc

Description: Examines the difficult adjustments new parents must make after the birth of their first child and follows one couple during their first ten weeks of parenthood. Interviews a number of new parents who candidly discuss their feelings of resentment, guilt, and insecurity towards one another and their child, as well as their feelings of love, sharing, and security. Looks at the role of both father and mother in this new situation.

Complete Record: Examines the difficult adjustments new parents must make after the birth of their first child and follows one couple during their first ten weeks of parenthood. Interviews a number of new parents who candidly discuss their feelings of resentment, guilt, and insecurity towards one another and their child, as well as their feelings of love, sharing, and security. Looks at the role of both father and mother in this new situation., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.