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Peer reviewedNucci, Larry; Smetana, Judith G. – Child Development, 1996
Investigated mothers and children's concepts of children's areas of personal discretion, autonomy, and individuality. Findings indicated that mothers viewed their roles as educators and nurturers and valued the development of individuality in their children. Gender differences were found in the ways mothers characterized boys' and girls'…
Descriptors: Child Development, Decision Making, Freedom, Individual Development
