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For Parents Particularly: Praising Children--Five Myths.
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O'Brien, Shirley J. – Childhood Education, 1990
Discusses five myths associated with parents' giving praise or positive feedback to their children. Myths are children thrive on praise; praise increases a child's self-confidence; lavish praise is not addictive; praise motivates children; and parents should practice withholding praise to toughen up children. (BB)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Motivation Techniques, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Materials
Smile Parents, Your Child's Watching You.
Bunker, Linda K. – 1979
The influence exerted by parents on the psychological development of children in youth sports programs is examined, and the risks and benefits attendent on youth participation in sports is discussed. Parents are considered as role models for their children, and the attitudes and self-concepts a young child acquires through his or her early…
Descriptors: Athletics, Child Development, Modeling (Psychology), Motivation Techniques
Introducing Infants to the Joy of Reading.
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McMahon, Rebecca – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1996
Asserts that literacy learning begins in infancy and that no age is too young to be read to. Recommends that parents begin reading to their children early, that they read for short periods, and that they read often. Includes a list of books for newborns and infants. (BGC)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Early Childhood Education, Early Experience, Infants
Contexts of Child Rearing: Problems and Prospects.
Bronfenbrenner, Urie – Child and Youth Care Administrator, 1992
Suggests the lack of research concerning contexts of human development has caused environmental influences to be not well known or studied. Discusses primary and secondary developmental contexts. Proposes four properties of the ecological environment that foster human development. Details impact of third parties on a setting, interconnections…
Descriptors: Alienation, Child Rearing, Family (Sociological Unit), Human Relations
The Impact of Socialization on Personality Formation and Gender Role Development.
McCoy, David B. – 1990
This essay explores the ways in which certain aspects of personality are acquired through socialization. The intent was to gain a broader understanding as to how cultural norms, particularly sex roles, influence personality development. Socialization is discussed in terms of societal norms and standards transmitted by the institutions of the…
Descriptors: Children, Cultural Influences, Family Role, Individual Development
Family Involvement with African-American Youth during the Pre-College Years: From a "Psychology of Oppression" to a "Positive Black Psychology"
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Jones, Clara B.; Palmer, Julie K. – Negro Educational Review, The, 2004
This paper addresses ways ways in which African-American families can influence their children's development, usually with guidance from school or other community agents. We discuss the importance of "discipline styles" for effective parenting and emphasize an approach to family involvement in child development utilizing a child's strengths. We…
Descriptors: African American Family, Family Involvement, Partnerships in Education, Community Organizations