Timely help or a drop in the bucket? The buffering effect of maternal perception of paternal co-parenting

Key Points

• Maternal perception of paternal co-parenting significantly impacts child development outcomes, supporting positive growth.
• Key evidence shows that effective co-parenting leads to enhanced emotional and social skills in children.
• Analysis focused on the buffering effect across diverse family structures, assessing varying degrees of parental participation.
• The findings indicate that improving paternal involvement may foster better child outcomes, enhancing family interaction.