Chapter Outline

CONCEPTIONS OF THE FAMILY

• Function of the Family: Socialization
• The Family as a System

VARIATIONS IN FAMILY STRUCTURES

• Single-Parent Families
• Gay and Lesbian Families
• Implications for Educators

ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF FAMILIES

• African-American Families
• Hispanic-American Families
• Asian-American Families
• Native American Families

FAMILY INFLUENCES ON DEVELOPMENT

• Parenting Characteristics and Styles
• Developmental Changes in Family Relations
• Sibling Relationships
• Maltreatment of Children

FAMILY TRANSITIONS: DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE

• Divorce
• Remarriage and Stepfamilies
• Helping Children Cope with Family Change

MATERNAL EMPLOYMENT AND CHILD CARE

• Maternal Employment and CHILDREN'S Development
• Early Child Care and CHILDREN'S Development
• After-School Care and CHILDREN'S Development

FAMILY INVOLVMENT IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

• Benefits of Parent Involvement
• Why Do Parents Become Involved?
• Encouraging Parental Involvement in School
• Fostering Resiliency in Children and Adolescents