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)

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…