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Review Parenting In The 90s is a concise, authoritative, and practical introduction to parenting that presents topics of special interest to readers such as society's effects on parenting, development of self esteem, and moral behavior, dealing with children's feelings of discouragement and depression, and ways parents can encourage positive qualities in children. Parenting In The 90s also focuses on the needs of parents from different ethnic groups and discusses the social context of parenting today. Included are discussions of the challenges parents face when they (1) combine working and parenting; (2) divorce; and (3) help their children deal with abuse and violence. In addition, Parenting In The 90s provides information about the supports available to parents from their families, at work, and in the community. Contributions from developmental researchers, theorists, and parenting experts provide a variety of solutions to the common problems parents and children face. In addition, the joyful aspects of parenting are presented in boxes that give guidelines for parents and children to face trying situations with optimism. Ideal for a general introduction to the responsibilities and resources of effective parenting. -- Midwest Book Review