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A Case for Obtaining Informed Consent from Young Children.

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Hughes, Teresa; Helling, Mary Kay – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1991

Discusses strategies researchers can use to help young children understand the research process and be better able to give informed consent. Argues that proxy consent from parents (historically used as a substitute for children's informed consent) does not fully meet the requirements of informed consent. (Author/GR)

Descriptors: Childrens Rights, Decision Making Skills, Developmental Stages, Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Reversing the Real Brain Drain: Early Years Study--A Response.

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Killoran, Isabel – Canadian Children, 2001

Presents concerns over the "Early Years Study" (McCain & Mustard). Focuses on diversity issues related to the readiness measure used, parenting styles, and the importance of first language development. Questions the report's definition of "developmentally-attuned." Concludes by expressing hope that the Early Years Study…

Descriptors: Brain, Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Diversity (Student)