The interpersonal relationship between parents and caregivers in day care settings.
A structured interview measuring communicative behaviors and attitudes was used to determine the nature of parent-caregiver relationships. While frequent parent-caregiver communication was found, the data suggest minimal attempts to coordinate day care children's socialization processes. Implications for day care practice, policies, and research are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D002656:Child Day Care Centers; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D008824:Michigan; D011368:Professional-Family Relations