Toys in the attic

Article Abstract:

A mother explains why she still stubbornly holds on to some of her children's old toys despite her constant nagging for them to discard their outgrown toys. Sentimentally, she feels that parting with those toys means parting with her children and the memories that they have left behind as they grew older.

Personal narratives, Mothers, Attachment behavior, Attachment (Psychology)

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In loving color

Article Abstract:

Nancy Robinson and her husband, Eugene Washington, see no problem with their marriage although some people tend to pity their children because of the difference in his parents' color. The parents instill in their children the importance of judging people by actions rather than by color.

Social aspects, Interracial marriage, Racially mixed people

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Great expectations

Article Abstract:

Parents sometimes have trouble adjusting to the fact that their baby is a different sex than they wanted. Though most parents prefer one sex over the other, they can usually get used to the idea of having the other sex after the baby is born.

Sex of children, Parental preferences for

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