In a world filled with parenting advice, Dr. Žilvinas Svigaris’ Who Educates Parents? stands out by refusing to offer a simple formula. Published by Shea Publishing and available now, the book takes a reflective approach to parenting, asking how parents learn, change and grow through their relationships with their children.
The book is unusual because it was written not only about children, but with them. Dr. Svigaris includes contributions from his own children, allowing readers to see family life from multiple perspectives. Their memories and reflections appear alongside his own, creating a genuine intergenerational conversation. This approach gives the book a personal and authentic quality that differs from conventional parenting guides.
Who Educates Parents? covers subjects such as education, communication, adolescence, responsibility, creativity, schools, music, family traditions and the future. Through these topics, the book suggests that healthy parenting is not built on control alone, but on trust, respect and shared experience. It encourages families to listen more carefully to one another and to recognize that learning happens in both directions.
The book also speaks to the pressures facing parents today. Social media, technology and changing educational demands have made family life more complicated for many households. Dr. Svigaris encourages parents to let go of the idea of perfection and instead focus on curiosity, empathy and meaningful conversations with their children.
With his background in Computer Science, Economics and Philosophy, Dr. Svigaris brings an interdisciplinary perspective to a deeply personal subject. Inspired by raising three children and reflecting on the lessons learned together, Who Educates Parents? will interest parents, educators, grandparents, family therapists and anyone seeking stronger relationships between generations.
