Addresses the question of social change as it affects the lives of children and their opportunities for learning. Describes the diversity of lifestyles that social change has brought. Argues that schools must accommodate inequality among children as regards their family experience as well as more traditional inequalities of aptitude, status, or…

Expresses concern over increasing number of divorces in Soviet Union. Offers reasons gleaned from survey research. Concludes that one of reasons for fragility of marriage today is misunderstanding of true meaning of family and inability to protect values. Warns that young people are being prepared only for work to the detriment of their health and…