Evidence of the need and market for parent education is offered. Social reform and scientific understanding of parental childrearing are discussed, and the need for systematic study of parent education programs in advancing the quest for knowledge about the best environments for children's growth is argued. (Author/GK)

Points out that while child abuse has only recently become an approachable topic in contemporary media, the mistreatment of children has long been a part of folk literature. (HOD)

Reviews children's rights since the Supreme Court's decision that parents retain a substantial, if not the dominant, role in institutionalizing children. (Author/DB)

A father, an experienced counselor, speaks to his college-bound daughter about counseling. He discusses significant others in his life who have had a strong influence on his philosophy and practice of counseling. The love between father and daughter provides an understanding of an important ingredient in effective counseling. (Author/BEF)

Written by the parents of a deaf child, the article describes their experiences and their own personal reactions after learning of their child's deafness, and how they adjusted. The mother's perspective is given special attention, and the parents' relationships with professional personnel are also discussed. (DLS)

Identifies the destructive effects of a negative attitude towards the handling of warranted separations of children from their families, and affirms that separation remains a necessary and sometimes beneficial therapeutic option. (CM)

Parents go through five stages in working with their talented children: (1) realizing their child's giftedness, (2) learning how to help their child learn, (3) venting their frustrations at the lack of programs for their child, (4) learning more from situations like conferences on the gifted, and (5) increasing their ability to work effectively…

Presents meta-analysis evidence of the association between paternal sensitivity and infant-father attachment from eight studies with 546 families (combined effect size r = 0.13). A meta-analysis of 950 families from 14 studies found an overall correlation of 0.17 between infant-mother and infant-father attachment. Presents a data-based model of…

Considers how writing personal and professional narratives together has taught the author the complicated ways in which he uses his early childhood skills in caring for his parents--the importance of routines, transitions, relationship building--and they in turn have prompted him to rethink the early years of life, including the learning of…

Argues that realistic adolescent fiction is necessary so that teens will know they are not alone in their experiences, but that literature offering positive parenting and family models is also needed. Twenty-four books encompassing both genres are briefly reviewed. (CLB)

This editorial introduces two articles on Munchausen by Proxy syndrome (the induction of an appearance or state of physical ill health in a child, by the caretaker, and the child's subsequent presentation to health professionals for diagnosis and/or treatment). The severity of the caretaker's psychological disturbance and the serious effects on…

Discusses young children's relationship with God and the place of religion in their lives, focusing on the role of adults in proclaiming the essential elements of Christianity to children. Argues that even very young children can understand the essence of religion. (MDM)

Looks at the increasing rate of illiteracy in developing countries and the role of family literacy programs in combating the trend. Describes family literacy programs as different from traditional literacy programs in that they are designed to maximize the probability that adults will succeed in transferring their new beliefs, attitudes,…

Notes enormous variation in magnitude of child support awards obtained by using state child support guidelines. Says variation does not result from cost-of-living differences across states. Contends that noncustodial parents do not pay fair share of the costs of raising their children. Advocates making larger awards, expressing awards as…