Mother-Toddler groups as a new source for parent education

Includes bibliographical references (pages 127- 131)A chronological overview of the literature traces the history of Parent Education in the United States. Current methods of education for child rearing are elaborated and the need for programs to aid young parents is discussed. The use of group discussion as a technique is elaborated and a program for ten mothers and their toddlers is described. Phenomena found to be unique to a group of mothers and toddlers are: the issue of separation, style of participation, the nature and development of the leader. These and other aspects of Mother-Toddler Groups are discussed. Modern urban society offers little opportunity to experience the support system that can exist in intergenerationa1 family relations. Also there is little opportunity to learn about child rearing in traditional ways.\ud Each member of a Mother-Toddler Group can develop her own unique repertoire of parenting skills through the group experience and with the help of a trained leader