Parenting: A Dynamic Perspective

Completely Updated In A New Third Edition, Parenting: A Dynamic Process By George Holden Presents Research In A Way That Is Accessible And Interesting But Also Accurate, Current, And Intellectually Rich. Although Written From A Psychological Perspective, Views And Applications From Other Disciplines – Including Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, And Pediatrics – Are Also Discussed Where Appropriate. The Text Discusses Contemporary Issues, Such As Fertility Problems, Daycare, Marital Conflict, Whether Or Not To Use Physical Punishment, Divorce, Remarriage And Step-parents, Gay Parents, The Effects Of Poverty, Risks And Benefits Of Media Use Among Children, And Family Violence. Additionally, Holden Includes Selected Studies From Developing And Non-western Countries As Well As Recent Statistics On Such Topics As Us & World Birthrate, Birth Problems, Adolescent Pregnancy, Child Injury, Divorce And Remarriage, Child Maltreatment, And Certain Social Policy Issues.