Handbook of diversity in parent education : the changing faces of parenting and parent education / edited by Marvin J. Fine, Steven W. Lee.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fine, Marvin J.

Lee, Steven W. (Steven Wayne), 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Parenting--Study and teaching.

Parenting.

Family services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (405 p.)

Place of Publication:

San Diego, Calif. ; London : Academic Press, c2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Traditionally, books on parent education have focused on techniques from a certain tradition, either behavioral or humanistic, that could be applied to any problem of parenting or child behavior change. These books have used a ""cook-book"" approach that is frequently oblivious to environmental conditions that influence behavior or take into account the individual differences of the children or families involved. This book highlights the complexity of our society and times by exploring the problems faced by diverse types of parents, children, and parenting situations. Moreover, the sensitive i

Contents:

Front Cover; Handbook of Diversity in Parent Education: The Changing Faces of Parenting and Parent Education; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1. American Families in the 1990s and Beyond; Trends; Changes in Demographics Since 1978; Myths versus Realities that Affect Family Life; Parenting Styles and Children's Mental Health; Optimal Family Functioning; Violence in the Family; Alcohol and Drug Use; Conclusions; References; Chapter 2. Gender Issues in Parenting: Parenting Teenage Girls; Introduction; Information on Teenage Girls; The Status of Parents

Parental ObjectivesThose Who Help Parents; Modern Parenting Programs; Government-Based Programs; Girl-Focused Programs; Traditional Parenting Programs; Religious Programs; Need for Community Foundation of Parenting; Components of a Successful Parenting Program; Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 3. Teaching About Sexual Diversity: A New Frontier Parenthood Educators; Introduction; Purpose; Extent of Need for Sexuality Diversity Education; Why Isn't the Issue of Sexuality Diversity Included in Parenthood Education; What Brings Us to this Discussion

Information About Another Aspect of Sexual DiversityExperiences Children Will Encounter as they are Growing Up; Our Family Story; What Parents Should Know About Sexual Diversity; Risks Faced by Gay and Lesbian Youth; What Will Parents be able to do Better when Sexual Diversity and Sexual Orientation are Included in Parenting Education Programs?; Summary; Appendix A: Glossary; Appendix B: PFLAG Workshop: The Invisible and Silent Minority: Meeting the Needs of School-Age Children who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered; Appendix C: Resources; References

Chapter 4. Parenting and EthnicityIntroduction: The Importance of the Topic; Why Learn About Cultural Diversity?; A Few Caveats; The Place to Begin: Examine Your Own Values; European-American Values and the Dominant Culture; Summary View of European-American Values; African-American Values and Parenting; Asian-American Values and Parenting; Latino-American Values and Parenting; Native-American Family Values; Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 5. Parenting in the Global Community: A Cross-Cultural/ International Perspective; Introduction; A Cultural-Ecological Approach

Cultural Adaptations of a Parent Education Program, ""Growing Child"", in Five Different Global EnvironmentsParenting Programs in Different Countries; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. A Psychoeducational Program for Parents of Dysfunctional Backgrounds; Some Generalizations About ""Dysfunctional Families""; Some Generalizations About Contemporary Parenting Problems; Description of the Program; Structure and Content of Each Session; Commentary on Program Content, Structure, and Delivery; References

Chapter 7. Supportive Family Training: Education and Support for the Parents of Persons with Serious Mental Illness

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-05687-1

9786611056872

0-08-053358-2

OCLC:

437189184