Sex stereotyping (raising boys and girls to be different because of their sex) begins at birth. The article reviews studies detailing sex stereotyping practices and offers suggestions on what parents can do to avoid them. A list of suggestions for raising children in a nonsexist way is included. (SM)

Young girls, Blacks, and Hispanics have few role models in the scientific and engineering communities, so parents are crucial. National reform is underway in mathematics and science education, and parents can participate through PTAs and by working with teachers. A list of resources is included. (SM)

This article examines gender bias in the school, describing the role of parents and teachers in fostering the bias, often unintentionally. The effects of the inequity are discussed and solutions for combatting gender bias are presented. (SM)