The accelerated changes in society influence perception and development of today's youth. Students should be taught how to adapt to these changes. Three areas that children draw their ideals from are parents, schools, and community. These relationships and their impact on children are discussed. (DF)

Active children often develop learning problems because of their need for constant stimuli. These children require activities that allow them hands-on experience. Suggestions are offered on how parents can teach in active ways at home and show the child that learning can be fun. (DF)

Examines maternal and paternal behaviors in 78 parent-child dyads in Mexican families. Observed patterns were found to run counter to traditionally held views of Mexican parental roles. Findings proved to be similar to those obtained in observational studies in the United States. (Author/CB)

Compared the perceptions of 281 Papua New Guinean students and 329 Australian students of the economic and psychological costs of having children. Australians gave high ratings to the importance of financial and emotional costs, while New Guinea students were more aware of overpopulation and restrictions on parents. (JAC)

Summarizes the responses of governors and past presidents and executive directors of the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association to the question "If it were in your power, what one thing would you do to improve the reading and writing skills of boys and girls?" (FL)

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is marked by role changes, including movement out of the student role and entry into the adult roles of worker, spouse, and parent. This study examined the temporal order in which these role changes occur and the causal factors that determine this order. (Author/RM)

As significant role models, parents have an influence on their children's career choice. Today's technological advancements make it difficult to predict future employment trends. Steps for helping parents guide children's career exploration and decision making are offered. (DF)

Presents a personal narrative of the conflicts experienced by a school counselor/working parent. Suggests that schools often make it difficult for working parents to attend conferences or school programs during nonworking hours. Counselors should recognize parents' honest attempts to meet their obligations. (JAC)

Concludes that the amount of time spent viewing television is negatively related to the writing ability of children in grades five, seven, eight, and nine. (FL)

Among three groups of disturbed mothers of young children studied, women hospitalized more often were found to be less able to differentiate between their own and their children's needs; this group showed greater life-event stress and more maternal role conflict. (Author/CMG)

Examined stresses and satisfactions of parenting by stage in the family life cycle in a study of 136 fathers and 149 mothers. Results showed adolescence was clearly the most difficult stage of parenting for both mothers and fathers, mainly due to issues of independence and lack of control. (JAC)

Outlines a program that helped parents to become active partners in their children's reading development. (FL)

Parents are warned about the dangers of child sexual abuse and child pornography. To recognize potential threats, parents should know their children well, take time to communicate with them, and watch for changes in personality patterns. (PP)

Argues that by encouraging children in their early writing efforts, adults can help them develop into confident and comfortable writers. (FL)

Reviews a search of the professional literature concerning parent involvement in reading instruction. Explains the four most frequently mentioned suggestions for parent participation. (FL)