This bulletin has been prepared to help teachers and parents understand the contribution of creative expression in the all-around development of children. In order to achieve balance among the various learning activities, a school program needs to give appropriate emphasis to the creative arts. Because all the arts are closely related, a broader,…

A case study is reported of a 13 year old school-phobic girl successfully treated by her parents with instrumental behavior-shaping treatment procedures. (Author)

Parents' roles in educating their exceptional children have changed dramatically in the last decade. If attention is paid to their rights and responsibilities, parents and school personnel can provide the best possible educational experience for all exceptional students. (CJ)

Emerging themes and information from research studies about issues that are likely to affect the future lives of today's college students are considered. Issues such as child-raising versus careers for women and the changing role of women are highlighted, in an attempt to give counselors further perspective on these matters. (Author/PP)

Examines issues relating to children's legal rights that have developed over the years. Suggests that current confusion about children's rights can be removed by carefully distinguishing between the rights of all persons, including adolescents, and those rights granted to adults to enhance their capacity to exercise concordant responsibilities.…

Describes the use of school-based evaluation systems in Australia. Evaluations are collaborative efforts involving teachers, parents, students, and relevant administrators. A seven step process for facilitating evaluations is outlined. (AM)

Argues that inadequate parenting is a feature of Australian social life, partly because as a community, Australians are unaware of some of the problems that exist, and partly because they have few adequate procedures for coping with problems that arise during child-rearing. Problems addressed include short-term separations, child abuse, and joint…

Reports the results of a study investigating the Australian child's concept of family, and suggests some implications for early childhood teachers. (Author/MP)

Focused on White, Black and Mexican-American women and utilized a cohort analysis to examine the empty-nest syndrome. Hypothesized that if the syndrome occurs, it occurs to a greater degree in a particular cohort of White middle-class women because of a unique set of social circumstances and family values. (Author/RC)

Describes a number of parent education programs available through books, classes, and workshops. Review suggests no one best way has emerged as the best for conducting parent education groups, although all researchers report a successful parent-group experience. (JAC)

Used coercion theory to investigate aversive mother- child interactions. Literature indicated younger children produced higher rates of aversive interactions with their mothers. Mothers' role satisfaction varied as a function of such rates. Observation data showed mothers of aggressive children encountered higher rates of aversive interactions…

Reviews the current research on the effects of television advertising on children and the interaction between parent and child regarding the child's consumer behavior. Suggests areas for future research. (JMF)

Schools should stimulate, challenge, and, above all, educate children, but not primarily in the three R's. The common school, which emphasizes learning how to learn, is essential to the preservation and cultivation of a democratic way of life. (CJ)

Explains four rules for the care and guidance of children until age six so that they may develop and retain curiosity, imagination, and inquisitiveness, and have greater potential for accomplishment and enjoyment of life. Describes benefits when such care is given and negative effects when it is withheld. (SB)

The behavior of 32 mothers during an object-retrieval game was analyzed in terms of the hints and clues they used to direct their children's attention; age-related differences were found in the type of information offered. (Author)