Rev. ed. of: The child in the family. 3rd ed. c2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Attachment -- Autonomy -- Initiative -- Self-esteem -- Goals, values, and culture -- Child care: an extension of the family -- Disciplining for high self-esteem -- Accepting feelings -- Problem solving -- Strokes and affirmations: a path to self-esteem -- Modeling and teaching gender roles -- Stress and success in family life -- Community resources -- Socializing agents -- Social policy issues.