More babies of very young mothers (under age 16) die, are medically at risk, and have developmental and educational difficulties than children of older, but still relatively young mothers. Because of the etiology of adolescent pregnancy, the young mother is unlikely to seek comprehensive prenatal care at the first realization of pregnancy. In…

This article examines sex equity and related issues in parenting and parent education. Strategies for encouraging sex equity are proposed. (MT)

The Attitudes Toward Timing of Parenthood Education Scale is an effective questionnaire for use in parenthood education, stimulating the discussion of role choices and role changes facing young people today. (SK)

A successful program for young adults illustrated how hospitals and other agencies can respond effectively to the interrelated challenges of parenthood, marriage, and work. (Author)

Describes the types of resources available to pregnant teenagers and adolescent parents in Canada. Recommends changes that will improve psychological, day care, and health services, as well as create effective parenthood education programs. (Canadian Home Economics Association, 151 Slater Street, Suite 805, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3.) (SK)

Discusses two major areas to consider related to parenthood education for adolescents: course or curriculum design and delivery and course assessment. (JOW)

Responds to Worobey and Brazelton's commentary on the author's assessment of a Brazelton-based newborn intervention by addressing two issues: (1) what the literature indicates with respect to this intervention technique, and (2) the significance of the process by which interventions are implemented. (HOD)

Argues that advances in research on child development and learning provide a base for improving the nurturance of all children. Topics discussed include the craft of parenting; parenting functions; the educational role of the family; preparation, education, and support for parenthood; and child development research and implications for…

Describes personal parenting experiences with environmentally ethical decision making. Lists eight suggestions for dealing with dilemmas presented by the clash between environmental ideals and the reality of our environment. Provides an address for additional information. (MCO)

Briefly describes some sources of parenting information that may be useful to parents, educators, and human service personnel. (CM)

Both males and females need adequate preparation for shared child rearing and homemaking responsibilities. Vocational education can contribute by placing greater emphasis on family life education as it relates to worker attitudes, attendance patterns, and job satisfaction. (SK)

Parenthood education should provide teenagers with a foundation upon which to make decisions regarding parenthood, and the knowledge and skills to perform parental responsibilities effectively. This paper addresses major components that need to be included in a teenage-parent program within the home economics curriculum. (Author)

Describes flexibly funded, adolescent parent support program, situated in self-efficacy theory that coordinates an array of services. Optimal development of teen parents and their children is promoted. The effect of expectations on outcomes is discussed from research and theory. Program components and agreements are presented; funding is…

Social trends indicating change in family structure and roles, more single-parent and blended families, and the important role of parents in socialization demonstrate the need for parenting education. A parenting course should include understanding of healthy family life and parental roles, parenting styles, child development, and parenting…

As educators, family life specialists have special obligations to insure that their own advocacy of certain lifestyles does not induce students to attempt those lifestyles without full information on them and the available alternatives. They need to continue to provide role models for students. (Author)