Questions about drug use are complex, and answers are not easy either. What parents ultimately choose as the best direction for their family should depend on the ages of the children, their personal values, and the kinds of relationships they have with their children. There are a number of alternatives parents can choose. This book presents a…

Comprising the sixth volume of a series, this document contains short biographies written for the young reader aged 9 and older. The series covers individuals who are of particular interest to young people: entertainers, athletes, authors, cartoonists, and political leaders. Each issue contains 10 to 12 entries that include photographs and…

This publication offers a career awareness program for middle school students that engages them in activities designed to stimulate conversation about various careers. The program attempts to provide students with information that will help them develop an interest in pursuing a career. It encourages students to observe, listen, and learn about…

The central theme of this paper is that, as practitioners, career counselors must both watch things and make things happen in their own lives, and really practice what they preach in order to truly inspire and energize their clients. This paper explores three things: the elements of Working, Learning, Playing, and Giving and the way they fit…

This study investigated the ways in which youth organizations support families, highlighting the role of youth organizations in strengthening youth and their families; what youth organizations need to know and do to enhance their prospects for successfully supporting/strengthening youth and their families; and the type of external supports and…

The purpose of this paper is to suggest that attitudes toward others, as well as attitudes of others, may play a role in self-image development. Data analysis from a cross-sectional sampling clarifies and measures self esteem, perceived self, and interpersonal valuation. (Author/KM)

Presents several models to describe the instructional approaches adopted by many teachers, and analyzes the roles of the teacher and students that seem to be implicit in each model. (JR)

This article describes some of the "games" or roles delinquents play in order to achieve excitement and happiness within their lives. (JH)

Results of four experiments assessing the contributions of rehearsal, modeling, and coaching to an experimental assertion-training program are reported. (Author)

Paper presented at the 1972 TESOL Convention in Washington, D.C. (DD)

Examined family background variables in relation to women's (N=400) adherence to feminist ideology and commitment to a self-perception as a "feminist." Results showed the only factors differentiating women who uphold feminist ideology from those who do not is perception of mothers' ideology and nonreligious background. (WAS)

Examines the value premises underlying the "information versus instruction" debate in reference librarianship in light of the technological design issues now facing librarianship. Economic and technological developments that may affect the future of reference services are described. A 32-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)

In rating the appropriateness of nontraditional jobs for men and women, indications are that students' attitudes can be changed by exposure to nontraditional models. The study of written job descriptions which were rated by students analyzes male and female sex-typed attitudes and beliefs about appropriateness of gender to career. (CM)

Describes teachers who inspired students to become teachers. (JL)

Discusses women students' needs in higher education by analyzing the responses of 500 women university students to a survey on role models and conflict in their roles as student, employee, mate, and family member. Relates study findings to the needs of community college students. (WL)