Investigation concentrated on verbal and nonverbal variables of child-mother interactions as it pertains to the child's language development. (MB)

This report presents the rationale behind and the initial findings from a research project investigating the competence of children vulnerable to psychopathology. (Author)

This article presents information about the family constellation concept which can provide clues to understanding the sometimes perplexing behavior of children. It has also been suggested how this information can be used by the elementary school counselors. (Author)

Two studies are reported: (1) the growth and change, from age 2 to 3, in certain aspects of attachment to mother and stranger-fear among a group of American children, and (2) a cross-sectional study of a group of 2 1/2 year-old kibbutz-reared Israeli children. (Authors/MB)

Describes sex education as process of character-building, indicating need for teacher to decide what personal commitments are necessary for meaningful personal relationships. Presents research data to help teachers clarify stand on sexual behavior or use findings as background information for discussion. (Author/CJ)

Nineteen subjects, assigned to three counseling groups were rated using criteria from the TEOAD. Findings suggest criteria involve dimensions beyond emotion and do not discriminate among them. (EK)

A discussion of the key to success in family therapy as found in the change in interpersonal behavior within the family. (JM)

Article asks the question Should the Anti-Dropout Campaign" be Curtailed? Suggests that dropping out of high school is overrated as a problem. (Author)