Scholarly interest in parental involvement was sparked in the late 1960s, when the seminal Coleman report (Coleman et al. 1966) found family social background to be the most important predictor of children’s academic success in the United States. Educational inequalities by social class are found in most countries and such findings prompted researchers’ efforts to
“Parental mediation” refers to the interactions that parents have with children about their media use. The majority of the research has focused on interactions involving children’s television viewing. Most scholars believe that parental mediation is comprised of three dimensions. The first dimension refers to parent–child communication about television. This dimension has been given numerous labels
When families fail to care for and protect children, states have the authority, when granted legal jurisdiction by the court, to initiate family services and to provide substitute care for the children. The prevailing legal standard for the care and protection of children is the best interest standard. The state is expected to act in
This article explores the pivotal role of parents in preventing youth smoking, addressing a critical public health concern. Beginning with an overview of the prevalence and consequences of youth smoking, the article emphasizes the significance of parental influence in shaping attitudes and behaviors. The first section explores the risk factors associated with youth smoking, highlighting