After outlining the problems that are besetting the family, the author lists the objectives of a program for educating students to be parents. (IRT)

In this fourth report from The Family Coordinator's Family Life Education Panel, panelists report on interviews with 44 secondary school teachers concerning the nature and the extent of parent education in their schools. (Author)

An emerging secondary school curriculum focus is on the study of the people and places closest to students themselves--their own families and the communities in which they live. These studies are popular because they start with the lives of students; help define students' self-concepts; focus student attention on areas for effective social action;…

The author presents a role-playing exercise in which students must examine their motivation for parenthood. (Author)

Describes a program that involves sixth graders in child care skills and a knowledge of child development. (GB)

A national movement seeks to strengthen family life by encouraging the schools to educate students for good parenthood. (Editor)

Describes the author's technique for teaching pupils about the influence of their families on them by discussion regarding a child's position, or birth order, in the family. (HMV)

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)

Presents the results of a study examining the content of marriage and family textbooks as it relates to students' changing attitudes toward delaying parenthood. Discusses commonly held beliefs and how they are presented in current textbooks. (CT)

A parent education program using a classroom format was effective in teaching parents concepts and application of social learning theory to child behavioral development. Results are discussed in terms of efficiency, prevention of childhood behavior problems, program content, and changes in parent behavior. (Author)

Home economics education is not different from career education, but career education should include as a primary thrust preparation for family life. Career education itself is concerned with total development of all students, home and community learning, self-development, and is integrated learning. Just as career education will increase student…

The results of a parent education survey among 44 colleges and universities are reported. The greatest indication of need is for curriculum and demonstration materials as well as good textbook material for college students in education for parenthood classes. The survey reveals a need for materials and leadership in parent education. (Author)

Describes a program being taught in 14 East Coast independent schools and three Philadelphia public schools to teach school-aged children to be caring and competent in human and family relationships, by observing parent-child interactions and by participating in infant care. Highlights predicted outcomes of the Education for Parenting program.…

Discusses new parenthood education courses that combine classroom instruction in child development with practical experience in working with young children in early childhood settings such as Head Start programs, day care facilities, kindergartens, and primary grades. (Author/JF)