However, parenting classes are not always available at the time and place most convenient to parents. Rural parents are at a greater disadvantage since few parenting classes are offered in their local communities on a regular basis. Our Response The University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Valley County program developed a parent self-study program. Parents can check out videos, audio tapes, workshop notebooks, and books from the local Extension office. Parents can watch video tapes, listen to audio tapes, or read parenting books in their homes.
Couples can work together on the accompanying study guide sheets.
Parents can also invite friends over to watch videos and have discussions about shared parenting problems. Materials are checked out to families for a two-week period. There is a minimum deposit fee, which is returned when materials are returned to the Extension office. The Extension Educator is available to answer any questions while parents are working through he materials. An exit interview with the Extension Educator is required if the parenting course is being used to meet any court or school requirements.