Responsibility is one of the core values of individuals in a democratic society. This publication presents research findings that address whether responsibility can be learned or taught, and what factors affect its development. Chapter 1 includes seven articles that examine the concept of responsibility, concluding that responsibility is a learned…

This collection of articles is compiled to offer parents and teachers guidelines to help navigate between a child's intentions and his or her behavior. The book consists of 43 brief chapters divided into 9 sections. Articles in section one, "Guiding Young Children's Behavior," address issues of discipline, setting limits, effective…