Description
Prerequisite: ECE 101 or concurrent
Young children are greatly influenced by the world around them. In this course, students will discuss many of those influences, with particular attention to the issues of family and school. Topics include sexuality and sexual behavior, changing family patterns, the impact of divorce, single parenting, alcoholism, and the impact of the school environment. Students will explore strategies to help parents meet their children's changing developmental needs and ways to encourage good parenting skills.