While parents' active involvement in their child's growth experiences may seem a simple matter, the involvement process is found to be a highly challenging system of human interactions. Considers this concept from a developmental viewpoint as well as questions that both teachers and parents should examine as they analyze their feelings and…

This teacher's handbook suggests that, as social, economic and political changes in the United States have altered family structure and parenting skills have become more complex and demanding, parent support programs and services must be made available. It is suggested that parenting should become a more cooperative process involving everyone in…