Are patterns of parental involvement in human child care substantially variable and thus not shaped by evolutionary processes?
I think the parenting techniques of all animals are studied and are then contrasted with the survival rate of that species. For example, primates supposedly have super efficient parenting strategies (despite the length of dependency of their young). Both parents and other group members (especially older members) help to take care of the young, not just the mother. In some cases, studies have shown that younger primates are also shown how to care for the baby, which then makes them better parents down the road.
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