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Crites, Marsha S. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1989
Child development can be fostered through relationships between older adults and children. Children's social isolation resulting from demographic, economic, and social changes can be addressed by means of intergenerational programs. During four developmental stages from infancy to adolescence, older adults can play a significant role in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Child Rearing, Children
