Education for parents was recently mandated in Taiwan and presents a challenge to the schools. The purpose of this study was to determine how two generations perceive parenting strengths and learning needs. Taiwanese mothers of 10- to 14-year-olds (n = 209) and their adolescent children (n = 201) completed the Parent Success Indicator.…

This study evaluated how well 130 parents of mildly mentally handicapped elementary-school children were carrying out child-rearing responsibilities, in their own estimates and in the opinions of 21 school personnel. Areas of concern identified by parents, teachers or both included goal setting and expectations, conflict management, and social…

The desire of parents for self-improvement can often be met by adult education classes that focus on child rearing and family relationships. This kind of educational opportunity seems to be imminent in Portugal, where stability is emerging after years of political and economic unrest. (CB)

Investigated how African American mothers of early adolescents perceived themselves as parents and how their children perceived their mothers' parenting abilities. Survey data highlighted significant generational differences in four of six scales and 30 of 60 items on the Parent Success Indicator. Amount of time spent together had the greatest…

Demonstrates that the educational needs of Black mothers of preadolescent children can be determined by using an instrument that takes into account the way both generations feel about their relationship. The Parental Strengths and Needs Inventory proved a worthwhile tool for making decisions about curriculum content appropriate for mothers. (AF)

This study examined parent influence as perceived by 93 gifted junior high school students and their 172 parents. Multivariate analysis of variance of scores by both groups on the Parent Strengths and Needs Inventory found significant main effects for the three independent variables (generation of respondent, gender of parent, and child's school…

Describes a comparative study of self-perceived and grandchild-perceived strengths and educational needs of 204 African-American and 204 Anglo grandparents and 295 African-American and 175 Anglo grandchildren, examining how to adapt programs effective for Anglos so that they would be effective for African Americans. Recommendations are made for…