Parenting in Contemporary Society (Fifth Edition)

Synopsis

Parenting through the lifespan This inclusive, research-based text on parenting through the lifespan helps 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.

Learning Goals: Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:

•Recognize the changing nature of parenting throughout the life cycle, from infancy through old age, including the reciprocal nature of the parent-child relationships

•Understand parenting differences in diverse cultures and families - Identify parenting strategies in high-risk families with teenage parents, abusive parents, and homeless families, and families with exceptional children

•Recognize alternatives to biological parenthood: adoptive parenthood, parenting through assisted reproduction (artificial insemination by donor, in vitro fertilization, surrogate mothers, etc.), and foster parenthood

•Understand timely issues in child care and early education including types of programs, differences in infant care and self-care, the importance of quality care, the effects of child care on children, and other preschool programs.

Copyright:

2012

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

358 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780205379033

Publisher:

Pearson Education, Inc.

Date of Addition:

10/26/23

Copyrighted By:

Pearson Education, Inc.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Parenting and Family

Submitted By:

Worth Trust

Proofread By:

Worth Trust

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.