Article: High school child development courses provide a valuable apprenticeships: parenting instruction, a responsibility that had previously rested in the home, has become part of educational curricula.

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THE CURRENT MEDIA ARE LADEN WITH REPORTS OF THE MANY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS FACING TODAY'S YOUTH. In fact, parenting has become a national topic of discussion. Today's parents are inundated with advice on how to address, intervene and prevent various problems and how to intervene effectively, if necessary. Professionals in numerous fields--including psychology, medicine and religion have proposed tips and strategies. Various human service agencies and educational institutions offer workshops and seminars on parenting topics. Parenting instruction, a responsibility that had previously rested in the home, has become part of educational ...

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