Comparison of a Basque (Spain) sample with a similar U.S. sample found similar overall rates of physical child abuse, though rates of physical abuse sequelae were lower in the Basque sample and sexual abuse of Basque males was twice that reported for U.S. males. Level of father support was important in both groups. (Author/DB)

Comparison of 64 mothers found that significantly more mothers with histories of childhood sexual abuse, compared to mothers without, reported having detailed discussions with their children regarding sexual development and contraception. Children showed no significant intergroup differences in their sexual knowledge, though children from the…

Based on a panel given at the 1991 National Association of College Admission Counselor conference, this article discusses the role of parents in the college admission process, considering how counselors can work effectively with parents as a team and how colleges can involve parents in a collaborative way that frees the student to choose and the…

Compared effects of parent study groups led by counselors (n=81 participants) or by trained parent leaders (n=90 participants). Parents in groups differed significantly in general attitude toward their children from nonparticipating parent (n=188). Found no significant differences in attitude change between parents in parent-led group and those in…

A potential role of parents is that of a mentor for their child. As mentors, parents provide a stimulating environment for learning, establish patterns conducive to learning, serve as role models, teach or locate the "right" teacher, provide support and encouragement, and share talents and interests. (JDD)

Eighty-six elementary teachers of students with severe disabilities in Alaska and Washington reported their levels of nonmandated parent involvement, attitudes toward parent involvement, and attitudes toward parents' roles. Results provided indications of low nonmandated parent involvement. Implications are offered for placement practices and…

This article offers a theoretical framework of the parenting role as applied to the unique needs and characteristics of gifted adolescents. In addition, a theory of parental modeling of interdependence is presented. Composite examples are made from informal observations of parents who have been successful in promoting the growth of their highly…

Parents play a critical role in the development of children's writing skills. Parents can help young students become writers by understanding how writing evolves, providing students with many opportunities for writing, modeling writing for the students, and providing a variety of materials for writing at home. (SM)

A 2-part survey of 24 mentally retarded individuals from supported and competitive employment programs across New South Wales, Australia, found that parents and families play a significant role as advocates/benefactors in subjects' lives and that such support was correlated to lower support needs and better work performance at the job site.…

Suggests that parents help children by reading to them daily, helping them follow directions, modeling tasks, "maximizing events," and modeling behaviors. Parents need to ensure that older children know how to study, have a proper study environment, are organized, are the objects of interest, and have proper behavior modeled for them. (DG)

Maintains that adults can improve the quality of their lives by working to help meet children's needs. This can be done by advocating and legislating for children, and by donating time, energy, and financial resources to children. (BB)

Explains how mirroring can help parents respond to their children's problems. Mirroring, which is also called active listening, reflecting, and empathetic listening, involves listening and responding rather than explaining, fixing, and advising. Mirroring can help parents soothe and solve troubling situations by hearing and mirroring what their…

Discusses the following barriers to reducing the infant mortality rate: (1) fragmented and bureaucratic federal prenatal care programs; (2) insufficient number of rural public health clinics and private practitioners willing to serve low-income expectant mothers; (3) lack of health insurance; and (4) the high-risk behavior and motivation of…

Examines the organization of a two-tiered system of day care and education for young children from an institutional perspective, focusing on the significance of gender. The article explores the formation and development of the institutional charters of schools and school-like programs and of day-care programs. (SM)

Sets forth the goals and format of a 12-week women's growth group that explored the issues and features common to the mother-daughter connection during the various stages of the lifecycle. Focuses on the ways in which poetry reading and writing activities were incorporated into group experiences. Describes several vignettes. (RS)