Makes the case for greater understanding and valuing of group affiliation and the formation of allegiances to groups during early adolescence. Proposes developmental processes that underlie the capacity for reflection about groups, four basic components of group identity, and six propositions about new capacities that emerge as young adolescents…

Volunteering during leisure time provides personal contact and the opportunity for individual accomplishment for people of all age, ethnic, and socioeconomic levels. Volunteer work can play a large role in developing both the job and leisure aspects of people's careers throughout their lifetimes. (JN)

Adoptive children face some different developmental concerns than their non-adoptive peers. Educators need to understand that certain lessons and assignments can affect adoptive and non-adoptive children very differently. In this article, the author offers several classroom strategies for adopted students. An autobiography assignment, potentially…