Parent/Child Relations
by Jerry J. Bigner, Clara J. Gerhardt
Category: Child development

A user-friendly resource that examines the intricacies of parent-child relationships in contemporary society For decades, Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting has prepared countless teachers and practitioners by using family systems and systemic family development theory as frameworks to explore the evolution of the family, the stages of family system development, and the challenges faced by all types of families. Readers will discover a broad range of issues encountered across the lifespan to help them prepare for their roles as professionals working with families or as parents themselves. Filled with relevant new topics, two new chapters, and new cultural snapshots, the 10th Edition has been extensively updated while retaining the essential developmental approach and comprehensive coverage. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with embedded videos and a hyperlinked glossary. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; the Enhanced Pearson eText does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with the Enhanced Pearson eText, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and the Enhanced Pearson eText, search for: 0134800354 / 9780134800356 Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting, with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134802233 / 9780134802237 Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting 0134802284 / 9780134802282 Parent-Child Relations: An Introduction to Parenting, Pearson eText -- Access Card