Proposes a flexible child care plan which would meet the needs of children and parents and adapt to varying communities and countries. The basic concept involved is a community network of child and family services which has financial support from all levels of government. (NH)

Discusses the characteristics of child abusers and physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse. Advocates parenthood education programs for children and parents as child abuse preventive measures. Suggests ways that educators can handle cases of suspected child abuse. (DMM)

Using survey data spanning four decades, this study investigates the relationship between religion and family life, giving particular attention to parental values for children and approaches to child-rearing. Results show that religious involvement is more strongly related to child-rearing orientations than traditional denominational differences.…

Advocates development of resource rooms in secondary schools to serve the health and social service needs of pregnant teenagers. Segregating the pregnant adolescent and young mother from the regular school program is costly for the taxpayer and fails to meet the curriculum needs of these students. (Author/LC)

Presents model that addresses issues of where to place parent and family education in the spectrum of professional services to families, and how to distinguish between education and therapy in work with families. Offers five-level model of involvement with families as an alternative to the dichotomous distinction between education and therapy.…

Eleven articles are presented that focus on the family, sexuality, and developmental issues of young and middle aged adults. The "Articles" section includes: (1) "A Role/Career Development Model of Adult Development" (David Payne); (2) "Counseling the Middle-Aged: Misinformation, Myths and Implications for Counseling" (John D. Keshock); (3)…

This updated home economics core curriculum was developed following extensive research conducted by Colorado home economics teachers. The guide, designed to be used in grades 10-12, contains five units to be used as a 1-semester course. The guide includes a scope and sequence outline that lists the topics, lessons, and process skills, in addition…

This health education curriculum guide consists of two major sections: a list of health education objectives and a family life education content outline. Each section is subdivided by grade levels, kindergarten through 12. Health education objectives for each grade level are organized into six topic areas: mental health, physical health, community…

The second part of a parenthood education curriculum series intended for use in high school home economics classrooms, this second module focuses on sexuality and the adolescent with three major competencies as goals: (1) ability to describe how teenagers' concept of self is affected by growth and development in adolescence; (2) ability to explain…

The myths and realities of Canadian families in the past and in the present are examined. This booklet is designed to introduce 11th and 12th grade students to concepts of families from a sociological perspective. Students analyze the facts and construct logical approaches to social issues affecting families and society. Seven chapters are…

This resource guide is based on the work of a 1982 conference on "'How to' Connect Schools and Communities" that was sponsored by the Regents Advisory Council to the Regents New York City Project. The Council prepared the guide in order to assist those interested in making connections with providers of cultural, recreation, education,…

This curriculum guide contains content outlines and outlines of the specific learning objectives for all courses taught in the Home Economics Department of Sweet Grass County High School, Montana. The courses are Homemaking for Today, Foods and Nutrition, Housing and Home Furnishings, Single Survival, Clothing I, Clothing II, Family Life, and…

Part of the Council of Europe's Project Number 1, "Preparation for Life," this report analyzes developments in Austria, Finland, the Federal Republic of Germany, and England in the area of preparation for family life. Specifically, the report (1) explains the growing concern in the above countries for the preparation for family life; (2)…

The rising incidence of teenage sexual activity and the subsequent growth in numbers of teenage parents provide the rationale for this problem-solving curriculum guide on family life education. This model curriculum for adolescents aged 15-19 is designed to promote problem-solving skills, self-confidence, self-awareness, self-control, and…

To help state policy makers and program developers, researchers gathered information on government policies regarding adolescent pregnancy and parenthood. Data were compiled through a questionnaire survey of health, education, and social service agencies in the federal government and all 50 states. The report describes federal programs relevant to…