Describes two studies of the factors that influence unmarried pregnant adolescents to choose adoption rather than parenthood. Study One examines the effect of perceived parental preference and vocational goals. Study Two examines the effect of perceived parental preference and attained vocational identity status. (FMW)

Discusses the ability of books to transmit nourishment to the mind and spirit, the importance of fostering reading skills and habits in young children, and the danger of subordinating language and books to inert machinery in education. The roles of parents, schools, libraries and society as a whole are explored. (CLB)

Cultural differences in the amount of time spent on homework and in beliefs and attitudes about homework were investigated through interviews with elementary school students, their mothers, and their teachers in China, Japan, and the United States. (PCB)

Addresses theoretical and practical topics related to the most effective ways that parents can be involved in teaching their children about religion. Features articles by Roberta Nelson, Gloria Durka, Howard Bogot, Kenneth Gangel, Delia Halverson, James and Kathleen McGinnis, J. C. Wynn, and Dorie and Ralph Underwood. (GEA)

Perfectionism is a compulsion that creates stress and suffering in children. Parents are given tips on how to help children deal with mistakes, develop judgment skills, and accept themselves. (IAH)

Curing the problem of underachievement requires a sizeable investment of time and effort and depends heavily on sufficient family and teacher awareness of their respective roles as well as the role of peers to plan for prevention and early intervention. (MSE)

Maintains that the methods of discipline used by parents and other primary caregivers affect the young child's self-esteem. Provides a guide to methods of discipline that help young children develop a sense of self-esteem. (BB)

Medical students (N=341) completed questionnaire on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, and involvement in sensation-seeking sports and activities. Results indicated minimal tobacco use, moderately low drug use, and extensive alcohol use. Increased alcohol use was strongly correlated with heavy drinking patterns in parents and male students while…

This study of 707 sibling pairs, 10- to 18-years-old, examined parent-child and sibling interactions to determine the effects of genetics on family environment. The sample included identical and fraternal twins and full siblings in nondivorced families, as well as full, half, and unrelated siblings in divorced families. Found significant genetic…

Notes that a challenging aspect of teaching young children about families is teaching about a wide variety of fathers. Discusses how to develop and implement appropriate curriculum content about fathers and other males. Offers suggestions for identifying resources and concepts, developing and implementing learning activities, and evaluating and…

This article reviews the positive influence fathers can have on their children's development, as well as the impact the father-child relationship can have on the father's personal well-being and satisfaction. Strategies are provided for facilitating inclusion of fathers in early intervention service delivery, including involvement in play and…

Describes adolescent development in a family where children were treated as equal partners in decision making and behavior. Maintains that adolescents will grow from the relationship of shared power and responsibility. Discusses issues such as sexuality, television viewing, and athletics. (CFR)

Discusses specific issues school counselors may encounter when working with children and parents who are Christian fundamentalists. Fundamentalist families are likely to be intact, father-led, politically conservative, suspicious and skeptical, and often spiritual elitist. Offers a definition of Christian fundamentalism, explores client…

Attempts to support the parental prejudice hypothesis by having students report on their parents' attitudes. Results from two studies indicate that heavyweight women were more likely to pay their own way through college, irrespective of their parents' income. The selection bias against fat women was strongest for daughters of political…

Third graders with high achievement levels were observed while they worked with their parents on solvable and unsolvable problems. The children's perceptions of their academic competence were related to the father's warmth during the work on the problems and to the child's type of behavior while working on unsolvable problems. (BC)