The findings of this study suggest that fathers' parenting learning interests lie on an instrumental-expressive continuum and a general preference for receiving parenting education via media delivery systems is indicated. (Author)

Citing harmful physiological effects of marijuana, the author asserts that it is the single most serious new threat to our nation's health. He urges parents and school personnel to learn about marijuana and take a strong stand against it. (Condensed from "PTA Today," May 1981, p3-5.) (Author/SJL)

Black and White college women were matched on Duncan's socioeconomic indicator ratings to explore racial differences in vocationally relevant variables. There were no differences in age or educational level. Distribution of parents' occupations by Holland type and distribution of subjects by their VPI type appeared to be quite similar. (Author/BEF)

Based on data collected in a longitudinal study of teenage mothers, the involvement of the father was traced during the early years of parenthood. Children given patronyms were more likely to receive support from and to have contact with their fathers during the first five years of their life. (Author)

The transdisciplinary approach to the education of handicapped preschool children involves frequent meetings between team members and parents. The meetings address the areas of assessment, diagnosis and goal setting, planning and program implementation, and evaluation of both the program and the child. (PHR)

The authors discuss difficulties in parenting gifted adolescents whose development may be strikingly uneven. Research is cited regarding fostering self confidence, task persistence, goal direction, and the acquisition of an androgynous self-concept. Democratic parenting is also discussed. (CL)

Results suggest that the hypothesized association between teenage pregnancy and child abuse may be confounded by the association of each variable with social class. (Author/DB)

The authors respond to six questions from parents and teachers of gifted and talented children. Topics covered include individualized education programs, acceleration, and the development of state programs for gifted and talented students. (CL)

Two professionals in the field of gifted education respond to a letter from the parent of a 6 1/2-year-old gifted child whose needs are not being met by the school she attends. Among suggestions offered is that the parent contact the state's consultant for the gifted and investigate the state's legislation. (SBH)

The author offers guidelines to professionals for helping parents provide tutorial instruction to learning disabled children. Among suggestions outlined are a positive learning situation, short teaching sessions, feedback for work well done, and personalized learning activities. (SBH)

Hypothesizes that infants with attentive mothers will interact more positively with consistent partners than with matched strangers. Finds that when mothers were attentive infant dyads composed of consistent partners interacted more than stranger dyads. Suggest that withdrawal of maternal attention may be equivalent to physical separation by a…

States that 20 children ages 5 and 6 were observed attempting to write a letter alone and with their mothers' assistance. Finds that children produced more sophisticated products with adult mediation, using conventional spelling, writing longer messages, and using more details such as punctuation. Concludes that mothers had a sense of the…

Fifteen mother-child dyads were observed when the children with visual impairments were 20 to 36 months old, and a year later, to investigate the influence of several variables (maternal behavior, home environment, and socioeconomic status) on their development. Results found the influence of maternal behaviors was more significant during the…

Presents general statistical findings of Internet use by children, discusses the recent Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and summarizes online child safety considerations. Considers filtering and includes current resources for parents and children. (Author/LRW)

This collection of letters from college students to parents and teachers relates what teens needed as they were growing up. Highlights include the need for interaction with adults; for supportive relationships; for adults to listen; to spend time with them; and to look beyond the surface to see other potentials. (LRW)