Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting

by Jerry J. Bigner

Known for its interactive format, this research-driven book tackles the intricacies of parent-child relationships in a contemporary society. Using family systems theory, the book examines the evolution of the family, the stages of family system development, and the challenges faced by all types of families. Readers will encounter a broad range of issues such as multiracial families, adoption, gay and lesbian parents, and family therapy. Topics include: Dimensions of Parenthood; Ethnic Diversity of Contemporary American Families; Parenting Strategies; Theoretical Perspectives; The Transition to Parenthood; Childbirth and the Newborn; Parenting Infants and Toddlers; Parenting Young Children; Parenting School-Age Children; Parenting Adolescents and Young Adults; Parenting in Single-Parent Family Systems; Parenting in Stepfamily Systems; Parenting in High-Risk Families; and Special Challenges in Parenting.

Genres: School, Parenting, Read For School

553 pages, Paperback

Published May 16, 2001

Reviews

[piper]

parenting and family class!!

[Whitney Reid Drebot · Rating 3 out of 5]

It just feels great to be marking all my textbooks as read. I really liked this class. Textbook was a little boring though and the chapters were loooooong.

[Jordan :)]

Textbook

[Destanee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook for class

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who has children, wishes to have children, or in any way associates with, teaches, or works with children, should read this book. It teaches the basics about the interrelationships between parents and children throughout the lifespan, as well as a summary of a number of issues parents, children, and family face.