Despite contradictions in their own family experience to the customary adult division of labor, neither father absent nor lower class Ss displayed consistent differences from father present or middle class Ss in their perceptions. The discussion presents implications for programs with low income, preschool children. (Author)

Based upon data from a random sample of families a typology of Parental Encouragement (PE) techniques was tested and two predominant types were found. A three way" analysis using comparable data from both parents and the ninth grade son reveals considerably less than one to one" correspondence on reported PE attempts. (Author)

The study concluded that students tend to achieve and have aspirations, attitudes and expectations consistent with the educational level of their same-sex parent. (Author/MF)

School and home are causative factors in contributing to young people's rebellious and lawless conduct. (JL)

Based in part on an MA thesis (Utech) submitted to Kent State University.

The relationships between infants' development and their home environment, mothers' attitudes as parents, mothers' mental adjustment, and families' socioeconomic status were studied. Indices of intellectual and psychomotor development were related to home environment, socioeconomic status, and maternal attitudes. The implications of these…

Analyzes factors associated with entry to skilled trades through the Australian apprenticeship system. Data were collected from nearly 2,500 17-year-old males. Results indicate that young males whose fathers were tradesmen are more likely to participate in apprenticeship training. Other findings are reported and discussed. (JN)

This paper evaluates the experimental evidence regarding the relationship between parental supervision and offspring delinquency with the view of suggesting that greater emphasis be placed on the role of parental supervision as a means of reducing delinquent behavior in potentially delinquent families; high supervision is associated with low…

Adolescents with a parent with diagnoses of schizophrenia and major affective disorder, as compared to children of well parents, were rated as less motivated, less harmonious, less stable, and more dogmatic. Journal available from Williams and Wilkins, 428 E. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21202. (Author/SEW)

Describes a study that analyzed the career decision-making process of Australian youth and the influence of home and school in making the decision. Results indicated that at age 14, the major influence was parents, and career resources were rarely used. All students felt the need for career guidance services. (JOW)

Assessed the relative impact of parents and peers for adolescent religious orientation in a survey of Australian adolescents (N=375). While peers (especially close friends) were important for the respondents' self-concept, there was no evidence that adolescent religion was a product of a distinctive youth subculture. There was consistent support…