Preparation for parenthood some current initiatives & thinking (National Children's Bureau, 1980)
Includes bibliographical references
An overview of strategies and techniques to prepare young people for parenthood and provide support for them during the early years of raising children
Cover; Contents; Foreword; I: Some current initiatives; 1 Introduction; What are we preparing people for?; 2 Work in schools; How many pupils follow courses relating to preparation for parenthood?; Course content and curriculum planning; Assessment; Who teaches preparation for parenthood?; In-service training; Resources; How effective are the courses?; 3 Further education; 4 Youth services; 5 Antenatal services; What is available?; Who attends the classes?; Effectiveness of classes; A different kind of preparation?; 6 Support for families with young children; Post-natal support groups