Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (December 11, 2020) © 2021

  • Jerry J. Bigner Colorado State University, Professor Emeritus
  • Clara Gerhardt
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Title overview

Parent-Child Relations is your user-friendly introduction to the intricacies of parent-child relationships. It uses family systems and systemic family development theory as frameworks to help you understand the dynamics of relationships. This comprehensive resource explores the evolution of the family, the stages of family system development, and the challenges faced by all types of families. It covers a broad range of issues encountered across the lifespan, preparing you for your role as a professional working with families or as a parent yourself.

The 10th Edition is extensively updated to reflect contemporary issues, including relevant new topics, 2 new chapters, and new cultural snapshots.

Table of contents

PART I: THE CONTEXT OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

  1. The Evolving Context of Parenting
  2. Approaches to Parenting
  3. Historical and Cultural Influences
  4. Theoretical Perspectives
  5. Parenting: Rights and Privileges

PART II: THE DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESS OF PARENTING

  1. The Transition to Parenthood
  2. Parenting Infants and Toddlers
  3. Parenting Preschoolers
  4. Parenting in Middle Childhood
  5. Parenting Adolescents and Teens

PART III: THE CHALLENGES OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

  1. Parenting: Family Composition and Dynamics
  2. Parenting Interrupted and Fragile Families
  3. Blended and Intergenerational Family Systems
  4. Family Formation and Parenting in LGBT Contexts
  5. Towards Better Outcomes

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