Describes Kohlberg's cognitive-developmental theory of moral development and provides examples of how Kohlberg's theoretical principles can be employed in everyday family interaction. Holds that parents are always moral educators and must therefore consciously implement moral development strategies in the home environment. (GC)

Asserts that parents and teachers need to show both love and discipline toward children but should not confuse or misplace the two. (IRT)

The effect of communication among children, mothers, primary caretakers, and other family members on what children learn about language and communication is discussed. (JD)

This essay describes one man's experiences learning to read in the 1940s. He notes that at that time, parents were not expected to teach their children to read prior to entering school. That was viewed as the teacher's job. However, his parents filled his house and his life with literacy-based experiences. Once he learned to read, his community…

Considers six questions relating to effects of parental depression on parent-child interaction and on children's psychological functions. (RH)

Links infrahuman and human research in an examination of sensory and experiential factors that regulate early mothering behavior. (PCB)

Describes today's youth from three different perspectives, examining how they are changing as a population cohort; their attitudes about work, marriage and family, intergenerational and interpersonal relationships, and their views about the future; and their behaviors in terms of work schedules, earnings and spending patterns, drug and substance…

Addresses the parental alienation syndrome, which is the process by which one parent overtly or covertly speaks or acts in a derogatory manner to or about the other parent during or subsequent to a divorce proceeding, in an attempt to alienate the child or children from that other parent. (Author)

Field theory is interactional. It asserts that genetic predispositions, acquired characteristics, uniqueness, and behaviors of individual impact are affected by events and people in environment. This can be seen clearly in development of children who join family rather than being born into it. Resulting complexities can be seen in family therapy…

Suggests that the findings in the study by Blass and Ciaramitaro reported in this monograph support the claim that two systems of infants' behavior state regulation accessible by oral stimulation are mediated by different neural pathways. Discusses the findings in light of the immediate aims of the study itself and for the broader context of…

Adult resilient child who is parent of three children (two with learning disabilities) briefly describes her own childhood and how she coped as a child. Author presents six guidelines she used in relationships with her own children and six amendments to guidelines brought about by her divorce. (NB)

The best gifts are those given by a deeply caring parent, a special relative, or a friend. Presents seldom last, but memories do. Parents are advised to create memories for their children this holiday season by giving them their time, caring, and love. Parents should make and keep promises to spend time with their children. (MLH)

Enumerates reasons why parents should read aloud to their children. (SR)

Shin-ichi Suzuki, founder of the Talent Education Movement and creator of the Sukuzi Method of musical training, responds to a variety of questions concerning his philosophy of life and lifelong education. (DMM)

Presents case summary involving survivors of suicide of 17-year-old child. Includes two therapists' comments on working with issues and dynamics described. One therapist suggests seeking entry into the family system through the father's difficulties. Another therapist recommends using the "Gandhi technique" or the intervention used by…