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Parenting in Contemporary Society

by Hamner, Tommie J.; Turner, Pauline H.

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9780205161058

ISBN10:

0205161057

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Pub. Date:

6/1/1995

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Prentice Hall

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This book was written to acquaint upper-level undergraduate and graduate students with parenting in three major areas: (1) concepts, challenges, and changes; (2) diverse family types; and (3) risks and alternatives.

Preface

PART I PARENTING: CONCEPTS, CHALLENGES, AND CHANGES

(150)

Chapter 1 Parenting in Perspective

(30)

Concepts of Parenting

(26)

Parenthood

(7)

Parenting

(15)

Parent Education

(4)

Summary

(1)

References

(4)

Chapter 2 The Changing Nature of Parenting: Infancy and Early Childhood

(29)

Parents and Infants

(7)

Parents as Caregivers

(2)

Establishing Basic Trust

(1)

Attachment

(1)

Developing Reciprocity

(1)

Infant Stimulation

(2)

Parents and Toddlers

(5)

The Parents' Roles as Protectors

(1)

Coping with Growing Autonomy

(1)

Providing Learning Experiences

(3)

Programs for Parents of Infants and Toddlers

(1)

Parents and Preschool Children

(10)

The Parents' Roles as Nurturers

(2)

Discipline versus Punishment

(3)

Self-Concept

(2)

Developing a Sense of Initiative

(2)

Providing Learning Experiences

(1)

Programs for Parents of Preschool Children

(2)

Developmental Needs of Parents

(2)

Summary

(1)

References

(2)

Chapter 3 The Changing Nature of Parenting: Middle Childhood and Adolescence

(40)

Parents and School-Age Children

(9)

The Parents' Roles as Encouragers

(1)

Discipline

(2)

Developing a Sense of Industry

(1)

Building a Healthy Self-Concept

(2)

Providing Learning Experiences

(3)

Programs for Parents of School-Age Children

(2)

Parent Involvement in the Schools

(1)

Chapter I Programs

(1)

Parent Education via the Child's School

(1)

Developmental Needs of Parents

(1)

Sibling Relationships

(3)

Presence versus absence of Siblings

(1)

Developmental Tasks of Siblings

(1)

Sibling Rivalry

(1)

Parents and Preadolescents

(4)

The Unstable Role of Parents

(1)

Developing a Sense of Industry and an Initial Sense of Identity

(1)

Transition from Adult Code to Peer Code

(1)

Developmental Needs of Parents

(1)

Parents and Adolescents

(14)

The Parents' Roles as Counselors

(2)

Developing a Sense of Identity

(4)

Rearing Adolescents in Contemporary Society

(2)

Adolescent Sexuality

(4)

Adolescent Substance Use

(2)

Programs for Parents of Adolescents

(1)

Developmental Needs of Parents

(2)

Summary

(1)

References

(4)

Chapter 4 The Changing Nature of Parenting: Later Life

100

(23)

Parents and Adult Children

100

(5)

Parenting Young Adult Children

102

(3)

Grandparenting

105

(9)

Functions and Styles of Grandparenthood

106

(3)

Variables Related to Grandparenting

109

(3)

The Nature of Grandparental Influence

112

(1)

Grandparents: A Potpourri

113

(1)

Caring for Elderly Parents

114

(6)

Types of Parent Care

116

(1)

Variables Related to Aid and Contact

117

(1)

Qualitative Aspects of Parent Care

118

(1)

Problems of Parent Care

119

(1)

Summary

120

(1)

References

120

(3)

Chapter 5 Becoming a More Effective Parent: Contemporary Strategies

123

(28)

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

124

(5)

The Goals of Misbehavior

124

(1)

Reflective Listening

125

(1)

Expressive Aspects of Communication

125

(2)

Natural and Logical Consequences

127

(1)

The Family Meeting

128

(1)

Other STEP Programs

128

(1)

Research Relating to the Adlerian Approach

129

(1)

Active Parenting

129

(1)

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

130

(3)

Helping Children Deal with Their Feelings

130

(1)

Engaging Cooperation

131

(1)

Providing Alternatives to Punishment

131

(1)

Encouraging Autonomy

131

(1)

Using Praise Effectively

132

(1)

Freeing Children from Playing Roles

133

(1)

Parents as Teachers

133

(2)

Nurturing Programs

135

(1)

Living with 10- to 15-year-olds

136

(1)

Responsive Parenting

136

(1)

Assertive Discipline

137

(6)

Communicating Assertively

139

(1)

Backing Up Words with Actions

139

(1)

Laying Down the Law

140

(2)

Research Related to Assertive Discipline

142

(1)

The National Extension Parent Education Model

143

(1)

Comparison and Evaluation of Contemporary Strategies

144

(5)

Similarities

144

(1)

Differences

145

(1)

Strengths and Limitations

146

(3)

Summary

149

(1)

References

149

(2)

PART II PARENTING: DIVERSE FAMILY TYPES

151

(124)

Chapter 6 Parenting in Diverse Cultures

151

(37)

Socioeconomic Differences in Parenting

151

(5)

Quality of the Home Environment

152

(1)

Parenting Behaviors

153

(3)

Parenting in African-American Families

156

(11)

Demographics

156

(1)

Diverse Viewpoints of the African-American Family

157

(2)

Functions of African-American Families

159

(1)

Characteristics of African-American Culture That Affect Parenting

160

(2)

African-American Mothers

162

(1)

African-American Fathers

163

(1)

Rearing African-American Children

164

(1)

Resources for African-American Families

165

(1)

Future Research Needs

166

(1)

Parenting in Mexican-American Families

167

(5)

Demographics

167

(1)

Family Roles and Relationships

168

(2)

Rearing Mexican-American Children

170

(2)

Future Research Needs

172

(1)

Parenting in Native-American Families

172

(6)

Demographics

173

(1)

Family Structure

174

(1)

Value Orientation

175

(1)

Parent-Child Interactions

175

(2)

The Indian Child Welfare Act

177

(1)

Future Research Needs

177

(1)

Parenting in Asian-American Families

178

(6)

Historical Perspectives

178

(1)

Demographics

179

(1)

Chinese-American Families

180

(2)

Japanese-American Families

182

(1)

Summary

183

(1)

Similarities and Differences among Cultures

184

(1)

Summary

184

(1)

References

185

(3)

Chapter 7 Parenting in Single-Parent Families and Stepfamilies

188

(51)

Single-Parent Families

189

(26)

Single Mothers

191

(6)

Single Fathers

197

(4)

Issues Related to Single Parenting

201

(11)

Services and Support for Single-Parent Families

212

(3)

Stepfamilies

215

(19)

Issues for Stepfamilies

216

(8)

Stepmothers

224

(2)

Stepfathers

226

(2)

Children in Stepfamilies

228

(4)

Support for Stepfamilies

232

(2)

Summary

234

(1)

References

235

(4)

Chapter 8 Parenting in Families with Diverse Lifestyles

239

(36)

Dual-Career Families

239

(2)

Characteristics of Dual-Career Families

241

(1)

Dual-Earner Families

241

(15)

Integration of Work and Family Roles and Responsibilities

243

(6)

Martial Relationships in Dual-Career and Dual-Earner Families

249

(1)

Children in Dual-Career and Dual-Earner Families

250

(3)

Support for Dual-Career and Dual-Earner Parents

253

(3)

Cohabiting Parents

256

(3)

Gay and Lesbian Parents

259

(11)

Reasons Gays and Lesbians Marry and Become Parents

260

(1)

Gay Fathers

261

(3)

Lesbian Mothers

264

(4)

Effects of Homosexuality on Children

268

(1)

Alternative Routes to Parenthood for Gays and Lesbians

269

(1)

Gay Adoption and Foster Care

269

(1)

Support for Gay and Lesbian Parents

270

(1)

Summary

270

(1)

References

271

(4)

PART III PARENTING: RISKS AND ALTERNATIVES

275

(121)

Chapter 9 Parenting in High-Risk Families

275

(39)

Adolescent Parents

275

(14)

The Problem

276

(1)

Factors Associated with Adolescent Pregnancy

277

(1)

Outcomes

277

(5)

Parenting by Adolescents

282

(3)

Teenage Fathers

285

(1)

Programs for Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood

286

(3)

Abusive Parents

289

(14)

Types of Child Abuse/Neglect

290

(1)

Characteristics of Abusive Parents

291

(4)

Effects of Abuse on Children

295

(3)

Familial Aspects of Abuse

298

(1)

Reporting Abuse

299

(1)

Support for Abusive Parents

300

(3)

Homelessness

303

(6)

Incidence

304

(1)

Causes of Homelessness

304

(2)

Characteristics of Homeless Parents

306

(1)

Characteristics of Homeless Children

306

(2)

Support for Homeless Families

308

(1)

Summary

309

(1)

References

310

(4)

Chapter 10 Parenting Children with Exceptionalities

314

(27)

Reactions of Parents at Birth

314

(1)

Types of Exceptionalities

315

(8)

Physical Disabilities

315

(2)

Mental Retardation

317

(1)

Learning Disabilities

318

(1)

Communicative Disorders

319

(1)

Hearing Impairments

320

(1)

Visual Impairments/Blindness

321

(1)

Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

321

(1)

Developmental Delay

322

(1)

Giftedness

322

(1)

Other At-Risk or Disabling Conditions

323

(3)

Prematurity

324

(1)

Prenatal Substance Use

324

(1)

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

325

(1)

Challenges for Families with Exceptional Children

326

(9)

Stress and Family Environment

326

(3)

Parent-Child Relationships

329

(5)

Resilient Children

334

(1)

Support for Parents with Exceptional Children

335

(3)

Legislation

335

(3)

Summary

338

(1)

References

339

(2)

Chapter 11 Alternatives to Biological Parenthood

341

(26)

Adoptive Parenthood

341

(9)

Incidence

341

(1)

Characteristics of Adoptive Parents

342

(2)

Adopted Children

344

(1)

Outcomes of Adoption

345

(3)

The Search by Adult Adoptees for Birth Parents

348

(1)

Challenges to the Adoption Field

349

(1)

Parenting via Embryo Technology

350

(6)

Artificial Insemination by Donor

350

(2)

In-Vitro Fertilization

352

(1)

Surrogate Mothers

353

(1)

Other Innovations

354

(1)

Issues Relating to Embryo Technology

355

(1)

Foster Parenthood

356

(9)

The Role of the Foster Parent

358

(2)

Children in Foster Care

360

(2)

Factors Affecting the Duration of Foster Care

362

(2)

Siblings in Foster Care

364

(1)

Summary

365

(1)

References

365

(2)

Chapter 12 Alternatives for Child Care and Early Education

367

(29)

Need for Early Care and Education

367

(1)

Selecting Alternative Care

368

(1)

Types of Early Care and Education

369

(5)

Caregiver in the Home

369

(1)

Family Child-Care Homes

369

(4)

Center-Based Care and Education

373

(1)

Infant Care

374

(3)

School-Age Children in Self Care

377

(6)

Readiness for Self Care

378

(1)

Effects of Self Care

379

(2)

Families of Children in Self Care

381

(1)

Support for Children in Self Care

382

(1)

After-School Programs

382

(1)

Quality Early Care and Education

383

(3)

Help for Parents

386

(1)

Effects of Early Care and Education

386

(3)

Effects on Cognitive Development

387

(1)

Effects on Emotional Development

388

(1)

Effects on Social Development

388

(1)

Parental Satisfaction with Child Care

389

(1)

In the Future

390

(1)

Research Needs

390

(1)

Other Preschool Programs

391

(1)

Drop-In Child-Care Centers

391

(1)

Parent Cooperatives and Play Groups

392

(1)

Head Start

392

(1)

Summary

392

(1)

References

393

(3)

Author Index

396

(5)

Subject Index

401

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