Describes the findings of oral history interviews done with parents of children studied in the Berkeley Guidance Project, an ongoing, longitudinal study of child development. Forty-seven parents of children born in 1928-1929 were interviewed to obtain recollections of the social and familial contexts in which their children were raised. (AM)

Considers evidence on the criteria and characteristics of critical period phenomena with respect to endogenous and exogenous influences. Describes and evaluates methodology of critical period research and discusses past attempts at subclassification of the field and "recovery of function" as a refutation of the critical period…

Examines the appealing factors of the "Mr. Men" series of story books. (HOD)

In a study of 105 twin pairs, correlations for identical pairs were significantly higher than fraternal pairs on all but one factor: tough-mindedness. Data suggested several components and the total organization of those components of personality and temperament are genetically influenced. (Author)

The literature review discusses studies which have been conducted to determine whether television enriches a child's imagination or leads to distortions of reality, and whether adult mediation during a child's television viewing or immediately after can evoke constructive changes or stimulate make-believe play. Thirty-six references are cited.…

Compared mothers' and fathers' as well as parents' and their 11-year-old children's beliefs about children and child development. Results revealed more similarities than differences in maternal/paternal beliefs. However, within-family analyses revealed little agreement between mothers and fathers. There was also little agreement between parents…

Reviews the three basic principles of the Dewey School: social occupations curriculum, cooperative social effort, and principles of growth. (Author/DB)

Today's children are being forced to achieve more and at an earlier age than ever before in society. Previously "natural" rites of passage into adulthood come too early for children, and they often do not get the chance to appreciate and experience the highly important period of life called childhood. (CJ)

The authors describe how children draw stories, not pictures. They suggest that by encouraging children to draw, and to bring to school drawings that have been done at home, art teachers can help children to create fantastic worlds. (KC)

Presents results of two experiments which measured contrast sensitivity function in infants. Information concerning development of visual acuity, low frequency attenuation, and sensitivity to contrast were collected. Results provide an approximate picture of and means for detection of infants' pattern information. (Author/DB)

The clinical syndrome which relates most frequently to the reading-disabled child is the attention deficity disorder. The child psychiatrist will generally resort to medication only when behavioral management techniques have failed. The two most frequently used medications are Ritalin and Dexedrine, central nervous system stimulants. (JN)

In a review of heredity v environment theories, the author concludes that no individual, regardless of potential, can approach the full development of his or her abilities without exposure to an enriched environment. (Editor/SJL)

General developmental stage theory itself is briefly summarized, and the literature is reviewed. Suitable modifications of developmental stage theory for gifted children are briefly considered. Three paramount developmental issues for educators of the gifted are examined. (DLS)

The author addresses his remarks on growing up disabled to a disabled child. Considered are family relationships, living in an institution, coping in school, relating to others, and planning for the future. (CL)

Reviews research on the father-infant relationship and emphasizes the role of the father as caregiver and playmate. Discusses adolescent fathers' roles in their infants' cognitive and socioemotional development. Outlines the nature of support systems that may help adolescent fathers to more adequately perform their parental role. (Author/GC)