Comparisons of the Expectations of Parents and Teachers for the Behavior of Preschool Children

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When Mother Says To Do One Thing and Teacher Says To Do Another: Preschoolers' Responses to Mother-Teacher Differences

“…In keeping with this description, studies comparing parents and early childhood teachers show differences in their assessments ofindividual children's behavior (Gr ay, Clancy, & King, 1981), in their disciplinary practices and interaction styles (Alston, 1982;Long & Garduque, 1987) , and in their child rearing expectations and values (Ispa, 1994;Winetsky, 1978).…”

Caregiver–Parent Relationships in Daycare: A Review and Re-Examination of the Data and Their Implications

“…Galinsky (1990) found that white mothers were viewed more positively by black caregivers. Winetsky (1978) found that a preference for child self-direction was shared by caregivers (regardless of ethnicity and SES) and Anglo middle-class parents. Non-anglo, low SES Downloaded by [Computing & Library Services, University of Huddersfield] at 15:20 26 December 2014 Kontos (1987) suggested that parents and teachers also differ in the behaviors they value in children.…”

“…Such differences may lead to negative feelings between parents and caregivers. Winetsky (1978) found that working class parents and non-Anglo middle class parents have different educational values than teachers. Further, Kontos and dunn (1989) found that mothers whose parenting skills were held in low or high esteem by daycare staff differed in their child-rearing values.…”

“…Research has shown that caregivers' attitudes toward parents vary as a function of parental characteristics. Caregivers perceive parents with higher income and education levels as more competent (Galinsky, 1990) in part because low income parents are less likely to wholly endorse the 'child-focused' approach often practiced by caregivers (Holloway, Rambaud, Fuller & Eggers-Pierola, 1995;Winetsky, 1978). In the same vein, two studies by Kontos and associates (Kontos & dunn, 1989; Kontos &Wells, 1986) revealed that parents who were held in high esteem by daycare staff were more likely to be married and better educated.…”

Social Competence, School Behaviors, and Cooperative-Competitive Preferences: Assessments by Parents, Teachers, and School-Age Children

“…Scientists have expressed concern regarding the continuity of behavioral expectations across the two institutions. Are values and socialization practices the same at home and school or are they different (31,35)? In addition, what is the relationship between the child's behaviors at home and at school?…”