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ERIC Number: EJ328512
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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The Paradox of "Wonderful Children": The Case of Child Abuse.
Ong, Bie Nio
Early Child Development and Care, v21 n1-3 p91-106 1985
Explores the idea of "wonderful children" as a socially defined concept pervading parents' perceptions of their children. Examines professionals' views of young children and possible contradictions which arise within the specific context of child abuse. The analysis is based on interviews with mothers and observations of interactions at a Family Center. (DST)
Descriptors: Change, Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Discipline, Foreign Countries, Mother Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Counseling, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General
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Language: English
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Identifiers: England