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EJ610290 PS530736

Title: Fathers' Involvement in Programs for Young Children.
Author(s): Turbiville, Vicki P.; Umbarger, Gardner T.; Guthrie, Anne C.
Source: Young Children, v55 n4 p74-79 Jul 2000
Publication Date: 2000
ISSN: 0044-0728
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJJAN2001

Surveyed programs for young children in six states to identify how they included fathers. Determined barriers to fathers' participation in such programs, including work schedules, sex differences in interactional styles, and power issues. Gleaned suggestions for facilitating fathers' participation in children's programs, including recognizing unique characteristics, planning programs for mothers and fathers, and respecting fathers' efforts. (KB)

Descriptors: *Early Childhood Education; *Fathers; *Parent Participation; *Parent School Relationship; *Parents; Program Development; *Young Children
Identifiers: *Barriers to Participation; Project Head Start

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