1. Describe the American family of today and explain how it differs from American families of the past.
   
   
2. Describe the systems approach to understanding the family.
   
   
3. Describe the influence of the parent in the child's socialization, particularly the influence of different parenting styles.
   
   
4. Discuss the use of discipline and punishment to control a child's behavior.
   
   
5. Identify procedures that are helpful in managing noncompliant children.
   
   
6. Identify factors that influence parenting strategies.
   
   
7. Describe the attentional deficit model and explain how it contributes to problems in parenting.
   
   
8. Describe coercive cycles in parent/child interactions.
   
   
9. Define child abuse and discuss the factors that contribute to it and its consequences, including posttraumatic stress disorder.
   
   
10. Compare and contrast the parenting styles observed in different cultures and socioeconomic groups.
    
    
11. Compare and contrast the influence of mothers and fathers on the child's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
    
    
12. Describe the influence of siblings on the overall development of the child and the nature of sibling relationships throughout development.
    
    
13. Describe the influence of maternal employment and daycare on the child.
    
    
14. List factors to consider in selecting a daycare center.
    
    
15. Describe the impact of divorce on development and children's behavior.
    
    
16. Describe custody arrangements and issues associated with child custody decisions.
    
    
17. Discuss stepparenting and the difficulties associated with the transitions that accompany remarriage.
    
    
18. Consider the outcomes of single-parent families.