Presents suggestions for administrators to follow at the local level in dealing effectively with conditions in the 1980s. Lists what we now know about schools and the situations in the present decade that will contribute to educational change. (Author/WD)

Explores parents' ability to convey educational goals to their adolescent children. Concludes that Blacks of both sexes agree with perceived maternal goals somewhat less that Whites, and Black females agree with perceived paternal goals somewhat less than Black males or Whites of either sex. (Author/GC)

A study of college students' dating behavior indicated that men expect more sexual intimacy sooner in a fewer number of dates than women. Most students are concerned about finding dating partners in a large university and feel positive about limited parental involvement. (Author/JAC)

Mothers', fathers', and peers' differential reward and punishment of 3- and 5-year-old children's sex-typed behaviors were examined using a laboratory analog of a natural play context. Implications for social learning and reciprocal-role development are explored and a social network perspective on children's social development is discussed.…

Indicates that the most pervasive correlate of the decision to use either pro- or antisocial ways of resolving conflict is the adolescent's perception of how likely his/her peers and parents would use these ways. Television characters' behaviors were a weak influence. (PD)

A test was used to assess the degree to which pediatricians and nurses specializing in perinatal care believe in a just world in which good is rewarded and evil is punished. Results indicate that the cause of some perinatal problems are more likely to be attributed to parents by health providers with a greater belief in a just world. (JMD)

The results of research into problems of living in stepfamilies are discussed in this article. Insights gained from leading and coordinating groups of stepparents are related, and preventive and therapeutic approaches that may be helpful for clinicians, counselors and other professionals when working with stepfamilies are suggested. (RMH)

Evaluates three programs designed to prepare young children from educationally disadvantaged homes for school. (DB)

The guidance of the youngster towards appropriate behavioral models is one of the greatest challenges and responsibilities of teachers and parents; children of school age need models yet are unable to discriminate fully among the potential models vying for attention. (CJ)

Parental modeling and reinforcement antecedents of masculine, feminine, androgynous, and undifferentiated sex role orientations were tested for a group of college men and women. (Author)

Presents a survey of family television viewing habits in relation to the so-called "family hour." Evidence supports the assumption that children's viewing subsides after the end of this period; however, substantial numbers of children continue to view television beyond this period. Program preferences of parents and children were also surveyed.…

Of 52 children who rated their mothers' child rearing behaviors and completed self-esteem inventories, the children who viewed their mothers as using psychological pressure techniques to discipline them had low self-esteem, while children who viewed their mothers as being accepting had high self-esteem. (RL)

A comprehensive school management system plan that includes parent participation and staff development is described. The staff development program is influenced by parents' input through surveys and through their direct involvement on site councils. (JMF)

Reports findings of a survey of school children in the fourth through ninth grades designed to determine what guidance parents provide to children on viewing specific television programs during and after the family viewing period, how perceptions of such guidance compare, and what demographic differences influence provision of guidance. (CWM)