Chapter 7. Fun-Raising
Published Online: 5 MAR 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444305197.ch7
Copyright © 2008 Sharon K. Hall
Book Title
Raising Kids in the 21st Century: The Science of Psychological Health for Children
Additional Information
How to Cite
Hall, S. K. (2009) Fun-Raising, in Raising Kids in the 21st Century: The Science of Psychological Health for Children, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444305197.ch7
Publication History
- Published Online: 5 MAR 2009
- Published Print: 5 SEP 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405158060
Online ISBN: 9781444305197
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- good sense of humor, sustaining relationships;
- humor - positive force in peoples' lives;
- parental transmission of humor;
- humor and child coping;
- children participating with teachers having a strong sense of humor;
- enthusiasm relating to the children's success;
- family vacation - fun-raising at its best
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Humor Research
Laughter Research
Children's Development of Humor
Parental Transmission of Humor
Humor and Child Coping
Humor and Teachers
Humor and Other Developmental Correlates
Caveats and Practical Suggestions
The Family Vacation: Fun-Raising at Its Best
Summary and Musing