Limited empirical and clinical-experiential studies support the view that a reading disorder indicates that relationships within the family are upset and that it contributes to the stability of the family system. Family treatment attempts indicate that reading problem families avoid change by extruding the helping person through devious maneuvers.…

There are four prominent common law defenses to a divorce suit. They are condonation, recrimination, collusion, and connivance. The defense of condonation should be abolished because it obstructs reconciliation. (Author/BY)

Findings suggest that unhappy marriage is a disability, analogous to minority race, economic deprivation or physical illness. (Author)

Data from surveys in 1967 and 1972 indicate that: (1) broken homes are more highly associated with "family" offenses like truancy and running away, than with other types of juvenile misconduct; and (2) some types of misconduct are strongly influenced by the number of absent biological parents and the presence of a stepparent. (Author/MJL)

Indicated how a shift in the structure of kinship networks created changes in both the content and balance of kinship relationships. Compared the mother-daughter and the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships. The shift in their kin network consisted of the birth of the daughter(in-law)'s child. (Author/RC)

Describes a hospital-based program for providing consultation to persons who provide direct services in child abuse/neglect cases. Conceptual issues in multidisciplinary team formation and involvement are discussed. Some topics mentioned are types of service, follow-up, educational components, and long-term involvement with families. (DB)

Staff of the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program of the Baltimore City Department of Social Services concluded that the objective of family reconstitution was not appropriate to the entire client population being served. Family characteristics are reported that present obstacles to the goal of reunification of sexually abusive families. (Author/RH)

American families are diverse. While they share many common concerns and problems, some have concerns and problems that are unique. This must be recognized if programs, policies, and services are to be relevant to families in the 80s. (JOW)

Four workshop sessions for adults on peace education and family life are described. The workshops deal with: (1) the history of the family; (2) violence inside and outside the home; (3) daily life and social values; and (4) questions about the larger meaning of life. (PP)

A teacher of gifted primary students reviews findings from a parent questionnaire, describes common features of gifted preschoolers, considers family problems such as discipline related to having a gifted family member, and stresses the importance of children deciding their own future. (CL)

Argues that current social pressures make it imperative to learn what history teaches about positive aspects of child rearing. Guidelines for effective parenting include information on fostering children's self-control, self-fulfillment, and self-concepts. (Author/DB)