But it was not a good idea for Soames to have too parental or too solicitous an attitude.

And almost as damaging is a parental attitude that "boys will be boys."

But the message just might stick in a young brain if it is repeated enough, according to a study of parental and adolescent attitudes released today.

Most writers stress the importance of parental attitudes and parental activities.

Yet parental attitudes have generally been treated as though they 'cause' children's behaviour.

These parental attitudes, which include being highly critical or withdrawn, may lead to depression in the children apart from any genetic factors, the researchers believe.

The relationship between parental attitudes and a child's self-concept is crucial during the preschool years.

He emphasized the role of parental attitudes and family interactions to be of supreme importance.

Much research has shown that parental attitude is a major determinant of children's success in school.