A total of 63 fifth grade children were given semantic differential measures. It was found that there is a positive relationship between girls' perceptions oftheir mothers' and fathers' characteristics. For girls, one can use perceptions of the concept parents" to make inferences about the perceived characteristics of both parents. There are…

It was tentatively concluded that identification may contribute to the recognition that moral principles and not external sanctions form the basis of right and wrong, but not to the application of these principles to one's own behavior in the absence of authority. (Author)

Common generalizations about children growing up in fatherless families are reexamined. Topics include school achievement, delinquency, masculine identity, role of the mother, and societal attitudes. (NH)

Personal accounts of innovative social arrangements in two communes focus on community responsibility for child rearing. (NH)

Based on the introduction to the author's report on the 1968 Summer Bilingual Institute at the University of Texas. Appears in "The Florida FL Reporter special anthology issue "Linguistic-Cultural Differences and American Education. (FWB)

This article appears in "The Florida FL Reporter special anthology issue "Linguistic-Cultural Differences and American Education. (FWB)

Changing attitudes of Turkish students who were enrolled in foreign high schools were studied. In general, it was found that students who had received the most education experienced the greatest change toward less traditional attitudes. (CK)

This article presents advantages gained in having parents act as behavior therapists with their problem children and explores several case studies making use of varied intervention strategies. Presented at Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, April 1970. (CJ)

Defines priorities in the field of early childhood education in relation to children's experiences, leadership, nonprofessionals, parents, facilities, and coordination and integration of services. (DR)

Emphasizes the importance of promoting children's good health and proper posture through encouragement and the efforts of parents, physical education teachers, and classroom instructors. Outlines precise roles and responsibilities of each in improving children's posture. (DMM)