Parent-Child Relations: History, Theory, Research, and Context

Unique In Its Contextual Approach To Its Subject, This Well-researched, Applied, Brief New Book Explores Parenting Through The Lifespan. In-depth Coverage Of Parenting Strategies Supports All Of The Book’s Content And Guidance. It Takes A Cross-cultural Look At Five Major Aspects Of Parent—child Relations—the History, Philosophy, And Theories Of Childrearing; Variations In Childrearing Patterns; Parent—child Relations From A Developmental Perspective; Challenges Presented By Special Needs And Situations; And Child Socialization Strategies. Early On, The Author Examines How Cultural Beliefs Affect Parent—child Relations And Explores The Influence Of Variations In Families Regarding Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, And Non-parent Adult Care Giving, And Non-parent Adult Care Giving. For Professionals Who Work With Children, Parents And Guardians, And Other Caregivers.