Contrasts Native American respect for children and the elderly with mainstream U.S. neglect of these groups. Offers examples of elders' authority in many traditional Indian societies. Reviews pressures for change and their impact. Highlights Salish Kootenai College's and Turtle Mountain College's efforts to support families. (DMM)

The mission of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools (CYFS) is to conduct research that improves our understanding of optimal ways that parents, teachers and other service providers in family, school and community contexts can promote the intellectual and socio-emotional development and behavioral adjustment of…