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Helling, Mary Kay; And Others – 1991
The purpose of this study was to investigate a possible link between differences in parents' reactions to conflict involving their children and their children's older peers or siblings, and differences in their children's self-monitoring level. It was hypothesized that children who were high in self-monitoring would come from environments in which…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Responsibility, Children, Conflict
Children's Bureau (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1974
Presented in this pamphlet are some guidelines to help parents develop a responsive, flexible parent-child relationship. Based on recent child development theory, this easy-to-read pamphlet offers practical suggestions for developing good self-concept, responsibility, self-confidence, self-discipline, resourcefulness, decision-making and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Responsibility, Decision Making, Family Environment
National Indian Child Abuse and Neglect Resource Center, Tulsa, OK. – 1981
The third in a series on parenting education for American Indians, the booklet outlines a child's stages of development from birth to 5 years old. Topics include the new baby; child development from 6 to 10 weeks, 2 to 5 months, and 6 to 11 months; characteristics of babies from birth to 30 months; parent's role in developing a healthy self-image,…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Child Development, Child Rearing
Hawkins, J. David; Catalano, Richard F. – 1996
The world can be a risky place for teenagers in the 1990s. This guide and videotape provide skills for parents who want to help teens move successfully through the steps from childhood to adulthood. Based on extensive research, each of the seven units in the guide includes advice, strategies, and activities for both parents and teens to improve…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Child Rearing
Wylie, Cathy; Thompson, Jean; Lythe, Cathy – 2001
This report is the fourth from the Competent Children project that is following a sample of children in the Wellington region of New Zealand from their early education experience into adulthood. The main aim of the project is to chart the contributions to children's progress made by family resources, early childhood education, school experiences,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Child Relationship, Child Responsibility, Children
Wylie, Cathy – 2001
The Competent Children Project is following a group of about 500 children in the Wellington region of New Zealand from around the age of 5 until they leave school. The main aims of the project are to describe children's progress over time and to chart contributions to their progress made by family resources, early childhood education, school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Child Relationship, Child Responsibility, Children