Description
An 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, Fifth 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.
Table of Contents
IN THIS SECTION:
1.) BRIEF
2.) COMPREHENSIVE
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part I: Parenting: Concepts, Challenges, and Changes
Chapter 1: Parenting in Perspective
Chapter 2: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Infancy and Early Childhood
Chapter 3: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Middle Childhood and Adolescence
Chapter 4: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Later Life
Chapter 5: Effective Strategies for Contemporary Parents
Part II: Parenting: Diverse Family Types
Chapter 6: Contemporary Parenting- Diversity and Change
Chapter 7: Parenting in Single-Parent and Stepfamilies
Chapter 8: Parenting and Work-A Balancing Act
Part III: Parenting: Risks and Alternatives
Chapter 9: Parenting in High-Risk Families
Chapter 10: Parenting Children with Exceptionalities
Chapter 11: Alternatives to Biological Parenthood
Chapter 12: Alternatives for Childcare and Early Education
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Preface
Part I: Parenting: Concepts, Challenges, and Changes
Chapter 1: Parenting in Perspective
Concepts of Parenting
Summary
References
Chapter 2: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Infancy and Early Childhood
Parents and Infants
Parents and Toddlers
Programs for Parents of Infants and Toddlers
Parents and Preschool Children
Programs for Parents of Preschool Children
Developmental Needs of Parents
Summary
References
Chapter 3: The Changing Nature of Parenting- Middle Childhood and Adolescence
Parents and School-Age Children
Special Challenges of Preadolescence
Programs for Parents of School-age Children
Developmental Needs of Parents
Parents and Adolescents
Programs for Parents of Adolescents
Developmental Needs of Parents
Summary
References
Chapter 4: The Changing Nature of Parenting: Later Life
Parents and Adult Children
Grandparenting
Caring for Elderly Parents
Summary
References
Chapter 5: Effective Strategies for Contemporary Parents
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
Active Parenting TODAY
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
Parents as Teachers
Nurturing Programs
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
Summary
References
Part II: Parenting: Diverse Family Types
Chapter 6: Contemporary Parenting- Diversity and Change
Socioeconomic Differences in Parenting
Parenting in African American Families
Parenting in Mexican American Families
Parenting in Native American Families
Parenting in Asian American Families
Similarities and Differences among Cultures
Summary
References
Chapter 7: Parenting in Single-Parent and Stepfamilies
Single-Parent Families
Stepfamilies
Summary
References
Chapter 8: Parenting and Work-A Balancing Act
Dual-Career Families
Dual-Earner Families
Cohabiting Parents
Gay and Lesbian Parents
Summary
References
Part III: Parenting: Risks and Alternatives
Chapter 9: Parenting in High-Risk Families
Adolescent Parents
Abusive Parents
Homeless Families
Summary
References
Chapter 10: Parenting Children with Exceptionalities
Reactions of Parents at Birth
Types of Exceptionalities
Other At-Risk of Disabling Conditions
Challenges for Families with Exceptional Children
Support for Parents with Exceptional Children
Summary
References
Chapter 11: Alternatives to Biological Parenthood
Adoptive Parenthood
Parenting through Assisted Reproduction
Foster Parenthood
Summary
References
Chapter 12: Alternatives for Childcare and Early Education
Need for Early Care and Education
Selecting Alternative Care
Types of Early Care and Education
Infant Care
School-Age Children in Self Care
Quality Early Care and Education
Effects of Early Care and Education
Parental Satisfaction with Child Care
In the Future
Other Preschool Programs
Summary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
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