This guide is one of a series of Education for Parenthood manuals developed by the Salvation Army for use in programs to prepare teenagers for parenthood or for child care careers. This volume presents one of two programs for training future leaders of the Salvation Army Corps Cadets (ages 12 to 18). The program aims at increasing participants' self-awareness and providing learning experiences in child growth and development as they relate to Christian commitment and responsibility. It consists of two components: (1) six group sessions on the following topics: physical, intellectual, social-emotional and spiritual development of children, and ways of learning about oneself and about children; and (2) at least six fieldsite observations of local child care programs. This manual offers detailed descriptions of procedures for program implementation and lesson plans for the six group sessions. Use is made of readings, discussions, films, recordings and posters. Appendices include lists of resource materials and organizations, as well as suggestions on selecting teachers and on arranging fieldsite experience. (BF)