Everyday family life: expanding conceptualisations of family practice

This article contributes to theoretical advancement by critically engaging with current conceptualisations of family life based on empirical example of everyday family life in Denmark. The author argues for the necessity of developing analytical concepts rooted in the everyday life experiences of parents and children. This need arises from the increasing focus on families' everyday practices in contemporary European welfare policies, which often overlook the subjective perspectives of parents and children. The policies tend to treat families as instruments to support institutional agendas, emphasising preventive measures to interweaving family life. This instrumental approach to families has led to a rise in early interventions and an expansion of parental responsibilities, resulting in a critical awareness of contemporary parenthood. The author discusses Morgan's concept of family practice, proposing analytical concepts that delve into the complexities of everyday family life from subjective perspectives of parents.