Child custody and support: does the system serve children's best interest?

Article Abstract:

Unpaid child support and custody battles are on the rise as 27% of American children lived with one parent in 1993, compared to 12% in 1970. The courts have realized that prompt decisions in support cases are beneficial to the children and 'gender-neutral' laws force judges to act in the best interest of the child without regard to parents' gender. Many working mothers are claiming that they are held to a higher standard in custody hearings, however. State and the federal governments are attempting to crack down on parents who do not pay their child support using a variety of public and private approaches.

Social aspects, Management, Child welfare, Custody of children, Child custody, Child support, Single-parent family, Single parent family, Desertion and non-support, Desertion and nonsupport

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Is whole-language instruction the best way to tech reading?

Article Abstract:

A debate over the best method of teaching reading to youngsters has developed. Some argue that actual reading and writing of authentic texts is how children best learn to read, and others claim that all research evidence supports an intensive phonics program as the proper method. Whole-language instruction supporters claim that the method frees teachers and children to pursue the most natural and effective learning path. Phonics supporters claim that, as it does in other areas, research should underlie the teaching of reading, and that whole-language rests entirely on anecdotal evidence.

Reading, Phonetic approach (Reading), Whole language learning, Whole language approach

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Is IQ the best predictor of job performance?

Article Abstract:

Debate over the validity of IQ tests in predicting job performance is growing. Some point to studies of the correlation between IQ test results and performance evaluations to show that those who score higher on the tests are better performers on the job. This is especially obvious in high-level jobs. Others claim that IQ tests are good predictors of scholastic achievement but because academic and practical problems require different types of intelligence they should not be relied on to predict job performance.

Testing, Employee performance appraisals, Performance appraisals, Intelligence tests

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