American "Baby Boomer" parents are organizing their elementary students' lives to automaticity. In the early grades, most students find this structure comfortable. Often by secondary school these parents step back, respecting their children's wishes. Here, however, the students face life and career selection with poor decision-making skills. This…

This videotape generates enthusiasm by showing participants an overview of the goals and benefits of the Parents Sharing Books Program. It features parents, teachers, and principals who are involved in book-sharing programs in their schools. By watching the videotape, parents will see book-sharing strategies and motivational techniques and hear…

Addressed to early childhood educators in Scotland, this guide shows how adults working in preschool and early primary school settings can maximize children's interest, knowledge, and skills in writing, and actively foster the disposition to be a writer. Following an introduction, the guide is presented in four parts. Part 1, "Teaching…

This digest presents an overview of ways that parents can encourage their child's learning in science. National and state standards for science knowledge and skills are discussed. The importance of parental guidance and encouragement in all subjects--science in particular--is also discussed. Suggestions are made for setting a good example, helping…

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…