The Best Parent Is Both Parents: A Guide to Shared Parenting in the 21st Century.
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| Title: | The Best Parent Is Both Parents: A Guide to Shared Parenting in the 21st Century. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Levy, David L., National Council for Children's Rights, Washington, DC. |
| Availability: | Hampton Roads Publishing Co., Inc., 891 Norfolk Square, Norfolk, VA 23502 ($9.95). |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 161 |
| Publication Date: | 1993 |
| Document Type: | Book |
| Descriptors: | Child Advocacy, Child Custody, Child Rearing, Child Welfare, Divorce, Nuclear Family, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Responsibility, State Legislation |
| ISBN: | 978-1-878901-56-9 |
| Abstract: | This book asserts the need for two-parent involvement in child-rearing, even after separation and divorce. Following a preface by David L. Levy entitled "The Best Parent is Both Parents," and an introduction by Vicki Lansky, "How We Can Do it Better--Divorce American-Style," the book contains six chapters: (1) "Children as Victims of Divorce," (Elliott H. Diamond); (2) "The Case for Joint Custody," (Alexander Hillery II); (3) "Parenting Post-Divorce: Problems, Concerns," (Anna Keller); (4) "Parenting Agreements--Preventive Medicine," (Elliott H. Diamond and David L. Levy); (5) "Help for Families in Crisis," (Anna Keller); and (6) "Banana Splits," an interview with Elizabeth McConagle, director of Banana Splits, a program which helps children of divorced parents in the Ballston Spa, New York, school system. A total of 24 pages of reference notes are provided. Also provided are two appendixes: "Selected Research on Child Custody," and "State Laws Addressing Child Custody." A final section describes the activities of the Children's Rights Council (CRC), lists its officers and advisory panel, and provides information about CRC chapters in 22 states. (MDM) |
| Entry Date: | 1994 |
| Accession Number: | ED361109 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This book asserts the need for two-parent involvement in child-rearing, even after separation and divorce. Following a preface by David L. Levy entitled "The Best Parent is Both Parents," and an introduction by Vicki Lansky, "How We Can Do it Better--Divorce American-Style," the book contains six chapters: (1) "Children as Victims of Divorce," (Elliott H. Diamond); (2) "The Case for Joint Custody," (Alexander Hillery II); (3) "Parenting Post-Divorce: Problems, Concerns," (Anna Keller); (4) "Parenting Agreements--Preventive Medicine," (Elliott H. Diamond and David L. Levy); (5) "Help for Families in Crisis," (Anna Keller); and (6) "Banana Splits," an interview with Elizabeth McConagle, director of Banana Splits, a program which helps children of divorced parents in the Ballston Spa, New York, school system. A total of 24 pages of reference notes are provided. Also provided are two appendixes: "Selected Research on Child Custody," and "State Laws Addressing Child Custody." A final section describes the activities of the Children's Rights Council (CRC), lists its officers and advisory panel, and provides information about CRC chapters in 22 states. (MDM) |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-878901-56-9 |
