An illustrator and author reflects on growing up in Nazi Germany. (AEA)

The article explores the feelings of a mother with a Down's syndrome daughter when her daughter (aged 23) moves away from home. The mother speaks of her mixed emotions and sense of loss and the difficulty of letting go. (PHR)

Suggests that the usual interpretation of "The Lord of the Flies"--that human nature is inherently evil--may not be the best interpretation. Indicates that the behavior of the book's characters may reflect the child rearing and early education experienced by upper class English boys in the 1930s. (TJ)

John McMurtry's arguments for the liberation of children based on the similarities between childhood and slavery and the requirement of obedience are discussed. (JMF)

McMurtry defends his argument that children are in need of liberation because they are now considered property or slaves, and because they are legal persons. (JMF)

Discusses research regarding the development of infants' smiling at, gazing at, and interest in faces. (Author/DB)

Provides practical suggestions for parents and other caregivers. (Author/MP)

The "Doe" court unanimously prescribed a constitutional right to protect confidential parent-child communications. This right both arises out of and buttresses the firmly established rights to family privacy and autonomy already enumerated by the Supreme Court. Available from San Diego Law Review Association, University of San Diego…

Discusses issues related to the development of only children v children raised in large families. (CM)

Child abuse education for the purpose of awareness of the problem and prevention of its occurrence can occur throughout the school years of the student. (JD)

Advocates viewing the foster family and its specific problems as an open social system, as opposed to the closed, boundary-maintaining system of the nuclear family. (CM)

The article focuses on a humanistic-relational model for parent education groups in families with neurologically impaired children. The author presents the case for educating parents, stating the need which exists for trained personnel to work with impaired children, and the need to educate the whole family unit to effect change with the child.…

Examines the Religious Right's demands versus those of humanistic thinkers, discussing whether consensus is possible. One of the Religious Right's major tenets is that schools belong to the people and that parents are the most knowledgeable about students' needs. The religious right uses parents' strong emotions to further its cause and is…

Presents a model of adolescent development that emphasizes the relationship dynamics of autonomy and relatedness. Reviews research findings from concurrent and longitudinal analyses to support the model, particularly regarding the process of leaving home in young adulthood. (HTH)

Guided by a social constructivist perspective, this article analyzes sociological and psychological research and theoretical materials to explore the sexual implications of the corporal punishment of children. The article highlights inadequacy of current arguments against corporal punishment and shows the potential sexualization of the practice,…