The racist nature of American society has made it extremely difficult for black people to develop positive individual or group images"; the author cites a discussion with his sons, and concludes that black parents and leaders must share the task of building a positive black image. (Author/SP)

The evidence suggests that parents have great influence upon the behavior of their children, particularly their intellectual and academic achievement, and that programs which teach parents skills in educating their children are effective supplements or alternatives for preschool education." (Author)

Reports of the matricentric family system as it appears in three different societies: the Caribbean, the Nayar of India and Afro American families in the United States, to show the variations in female centered families by studying their nature and functions among different groups in diverse parts of the world. (Author)

The nutritional status of one hundred preschool children from the economically depressed area of Nashville, Tennessee was evaluated and correlated with Stanford-Binet test scores. (JM)

Studies mothers from poverty-stricken Appalachia who exhibit the apathy-futility syndrome or childish impulsivity. Suggestions for treatment are made. (MG)

Focusing on preadolescence to late-adolescence, this research examines how "early" exit from the student role and "early" entry into the adult role reflect factors operating prior to adolescence. Only leaving school early appears to be related to preadolescent career decisions and academic performance in high school. (Author/BW)

Examines whether parents of children ages 5 through 13 are able to recognize the impact various socialization techniques have on their own child's interpretations of prosocial behavior. Additionally investigates parents' beliefs about causal attributions made by their children. (MP)