Provides teenagers, counselors, parents, and other support personnel with a list of books, audiovisual materials and articles pertaining to adolescent suicide. Discusses suicide from a historical/philosophical perspective to step-by-step approaches to intervention and therapy. (LLL)

A study comparing Japanese and American mothers' regulation of their children's behavior was replicated in India. Whereas the Americans used their own authority and power for compliance from the children, the Indians and Japanese reported appeals based on feelings and consequences. But, unlike the Japanese and Americans, the Indians used a…

Compared 38 mothers with one child by choice and 37 mothers wanting a second child on background characteristics and attitudes about the first birth and a second child. While deliberate one-child wives had lower levels of religiosity and were less femininely sex-typed, mothers were highly similar on other characteristics. (NRB)

The Chicago (Illinois) public school system has developed a discipline program that stresses fair and consistent discipline. School personnel, parents, students, and the community are all involved in school activities. Several of the programs and activities are discussed. (DF)

Among 30 families who received parent training, children's behavior improved significantly. Data showed significant increases in mothers' praises and reductions in mothers' negative behavior, children's non-compliance and deviance. Reductions in non-compliance and deviance were found 1-year later. Significantly more of the mother/child dyads who…

The possible effects of mothers' beliefs about sex-typed behavior on children were investigated. The results suggest that mothers' sex-typed beliefs particularly affect daughters. Low sex-typed mothers may socialize their daughters to be more active, to play more, and to be more responsive and comfort-seeking. (KH)

In a follow-up study of paternal involvement in childrearing, it was found, as hypothesized in terms of role theory, that families in which fathers had been the principal caregiver showed least stability in child care arrangements. Also, sex differences and parental attitudes were indicative of varying amounts of paternal involvement in child…

Presents a workable plan for all counselors who wish to establish cooperation and collaboration between parents and teachers concerning children's problems that involve achievement and misbehavior. A basic outline of how to implement a home-school token economy plan is presented with two case examples illustrating its use and effectiveness.…

Teachers viewed discipline as a serious problem because it directly affects the learning process. The teachers also felt that there was no one cause of discipline problems but many complex causes. Many teachers felt that some of the problems stemmed from lack of parental supervision. (Author/RM)

Students should encounter failure in order to survive in the world, but they need not be classified as failures. Suggestions for helping students deal with failure in positive ways are offered. (DF)

This 1955 paper, using data from former Soviet citizens, investigated the role a parent plays, through both conscious and unconscious adjustments in his child-rearing practices, in mediating for his children the influence of social change and, consequently, in preparing them for changed social conditions they may meet as adults. (CMG)

Describes the need for parent involvement in the public schools and the importance of a sound parent-school relationship. Describes four levels of parent involvement with schools and several methods of parent-school communication. (SB)

Describes OCTOPUS (Open Communication Regarding Teenagers or Parents Understanding of Sexuality), which was established as a forum for family discussion within a church setting. The program was designed to enhance communication skills, convey information, and help teenagers acquire appropriate morals and values. Feedback from four churches…

Discusses the problems faced by students changing schools due to family moves. Stresses the need for school counselors to recognize and address mobility issues and discusses the role of teachers and parents as well as counselors in helping students adjust. (JAC)

Assessed father role and family environment for sexual learning as indicated by measures of affection, parent rapport, and discussion in a sample of 182 college students. Results indicated the pattern most conducive to healthy sexual learning was that in which both parents shared equal responsibility for discipline. (JAC)