Parenting in contemporary society

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hamner, Tommie J. , 1932- (Author), Turner, Pauline H. , 1937- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J.bPrentice-Hall , c1990
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Parenting in perspective
  • 2. The changing nature of parenting: infancy and early childhood
  • 3. The changing nature of parenting: middle childhood and adolescence
  • 4. The changing nature of parenting later life
  • 5. Becoming a more effective parent: contemporary strategies
  • 6. Parenting in diverse cultures
  • 7. Parenting in nontraditional families: structural variations
  • 8. Parenting in nontraditional families: life-style variations
  • 9. Parenting in high-risk families
  • 10. Parenting an exceptional child
  • 11. Alternatives to biological parenthood
  • 12. Alternatives for child care