Summarizes aspects of theory and research on ego development that suggest guiding principles for dealing with the common behaviors of preadolescent children. (Author/MP)

Contrasts different types of voluntary childlessness. The major difference disclosed is with respect to family background factors. In addition to the early v later decision to remain childless, socialization patterns in the family of orientation differentiate the two types of voluntarily childless women. (Author)

The Motherhood Inventory (MI), a 40-item questionnaire developed to study attitudes toward motherhood and the motherhood myth, revealed that education produced the most pronounced effect, with more liberal attitudes held by college graduates. Presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, August 1978. (Author)

Little attention has been focused on the weekend or part-time fathers related to divorced one-parent families. Part-time fathers were interviewed. Selected findings are presented. The scant literature related to the topic is reviewed. (Author)

The article provides a perspective on the dilemmas working mothers face due to the contradictory messages that emanate from both popular child-rearing books and clinical studies. Journal Availability: American Academy of Pediatrics, P.O. Box 1034, Evanston, IL 60204. (Author/PHR)

The article examines the conceptual bases for parent advocacy, discusses some potential abuses of parent advocacy, reviews the parental role in advocacy, and offers suggestions for parent advocates. (Author/DLS)

Advocates forming clear policies in order to foster a mutually understanding business relationship between parents and family day-care providers. (CM)

Reports on changing family composition, family interaction, and family relationships with the larger world as reflected in children's books. Covers eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. (RH)

The authors respond to questions from parents and teachers about gifted students. Topics covered include ways for parents to help in their child's education, distinctions between giftedness and talent, regular class teachers' concerns over placement in gifted programs, and acceleration and enrichment programs. (CL)

The mother of a cerebral palsied young man stresses the importance for an exceptional child's appearance being as near normal as possible. (SBH)

Raising Early Achievement in Literacy is a British family literacy project in which educators recognize that adult learning is different; parents are experts on their own children and have views on literacy; and bilingual parents may have different needs. Listening to families is a key principle of the project. (SK)

Presents a critical review of the film "Mr. Holland's Opus" along with suggestions on how the film could have been better. Finds that the film is best in examining what it means to be a teacher and what it means to be a father. (PA)

Studied the application of principles of entitlement by observing sibling property disputes. Subjects were 40 families, each with a 2- and a 4-year-old child. Found that parents supported children's sharing and prohibited property damage, but conflict outcomes upheld these principles only when parents intervened. (MOK)

Describes a model for helping parents address their child's sexually inappropriate behavior. The model focuses on: supporting parents and facilitating their ability to accept their child's sexual problems, processing their affective and cognitive reactions, and devising a plan to help parents talk directly with their child about the sexually…

Examines parent and teacher roles in elementary science instruction. Advocates involving parents as part of the community of learners in elementary science and mathematics education because they are critically important to the overall quality of education. Parent recommendations included receiving specific information from teachers through…