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Parenting in Contemporary Society by Tommie J. Hamner and Pauline H. Turner (2000, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAllyn & Bacon, Incorporated

ISBN-100205296467

ISBN-139780205296460

eBay Product ID (ePID)788780

Product Key Features

Number of Pages451 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameParenting in Contemporary Society

Publication Year2000

SubjectParenting / General, Sociology / General

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorTommie J. Hamner, Pauline H. Turner

Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Social Science

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight26.2 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN00-042048

Dewey Edition20

Dewey Decimal649/.1

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentAll chapters conclude with Summary and References. I.PARENTING: CONCEPTS, CHALLENGES, AND CHANGES. 1.Parenting in Perspective. Concepts of Parenting. Parenthood. Parenting. Parent Education. 2.The Changing Nature of Parenting: Infancy and Early Childhood. Parents and Infants. Parents and Caregivers. Establishing Basic Trust. Attachment. Developing Reciprocity. Brain Development and Infant Stimulation. Parents and Toddlers. The Parents' Roles as Protectors. Coping with Growing Autonomy. Providing Learning Experiences. Programs for Parents of Infants and Toddlers. Parents and Preschool Children. The Parents' Roles as Nurturers. Discipline versus Punishment. Self-Concept. Developing a Sense of Initiative. Providing Learning Experiences. Programs for Parents of Preschool Children. Developmental Needs of Parents. 3.The Changing Nature of Parenting: Middle Childhood and Adolescence. Parents and School-Age Children. The Parents' Roles as Encouragers. Parenting Styles and Practices. Developing a Sense of Industry. Building a Healthy Self-Concept. Peer Relationships. Providing Learning Experiences. Special Challenges of Preadolescence. Programs for Parents of School-Age Children. Parent Involvement in the Schools. Chapter I Programs. Parent Education via the Child's School. Developmental Needs of Parents. Parents of Adolescents. Parent-Child Interactions. Developing a Sense of Identity. Rearing Adolescents in Contemporary Society. Adolescent Sexuality. Adolescent Substance Abuse. Programs for Parents of Adolescents. Developmental Needs of Parents. 4.The Changing Nature of Parenting: Later Life. Parents and Adult Children. Parenting Young Adult Children. Grandparenting. Content and Meaning of the Grandparent Role. Variables Related to Grandparenting. Grandparents: A Potpourri. Caring for Elderly Parents. Types of Parent Care. Variables Related to Aid and Contact. Outcomes of Parent Care. 5.Becoming a More Effective Parent: Contemporary Strategies. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. The Goals of Misbehavior. Reflective Listening. Expressive Aspects of Communication. Natural and Logical Consequences. The Family Meeting. Other STEP Programs. Active Parenting TODAY. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen. Parents as Teachers. Nurturing Programs. Assertive Discipline. Research Related to Assertive Discipline. The National Extension Parent Education Model. Partners for Fragile Families. Growing Together. Achieve! Success for Young Fathers. Strengthening Stepfamilies. Comparison and Evaluation of Contemporary Strategies. Similarities. Differences. Strengths and Limitations. II.PARENTING: DIVERSE FAMILY TYPES. 6.Parenting in Diverse Cultures. Socioeconomic Differences in Parenting. Quality of the Home Environment. Parenting Behaviors. Parenting in African-American Families. Demographics. Diverse Viewpoints of the African-American Family. Functions of African-American Families. Characteristics of African-American Culture That Affect Parenting. African-American Mothers. African-American Fathers. Rearing African-American Children. Resources for African-American Families. Future Research Needs. Parenting in Mexican-American Families. Demographics. Family Roles and Relationships. Rearing Mexican-American Children. Future Research Needs.</

SynopsisAn inclusive, research-based text on parenting through the lifespan, to help students work with parents as professionals, as well as develop life skills. Parenting in Contemporary Society, Fourth Edition, provides in-depth information about parenting through the lifespan and in diverse family types. It includes all types of parents and family situations, examines similarities and differences among parents in four major minority groups, and examines the various risks, challenges, and alternatives available to parents., Provides information about parenting through the lifespan and in diverse family types. This book includes almost all types of parents and family situations and examines similarities and differences among parents in four major minority groups. It also examines the various risks, challenges, and alternatives available to parents.

LC Classification NumberHQ755.8.H35 2001