h helps to show that parents are important when it comes to dealing with childrens behavioral problems. In a recent study of discipline responses and influences ofSES and ethnicity (Bates, Dodge, Penderhughes, Pettit, and Zellia, 2000) found that culture and context exert their influences on discipline responses. Promotion of self-monitoring of cognitions and affect, as well as problem solving about alternative discipline strategies, may help make discipline decisions less reactive and harsh. according at Bates et al (2000). A study concerning the prevention of conductproblems of preschoolers (Webster-Stratton, 1998) found that educating parents helps the children and that there is great promise in this these types of methods. There is considerable evidence to support the use of parent training techniques based on socialand behavioral learning theory for children with conduct disorder. These interventions have been successfully implemented in the clinic and in the home using individual or group sessions. Behavioral family intervention seems to be a successful way to help parents and children, but it is more likely to help if the child is young. There may be problems withgetting help for the children and parents at most risk. If the parents are unable orunwilling to seek help for their children, by the time help is appropriated through agencies it may be too late. A possible solution may lie in mandatory prevention programs for at-risk populations. Future research should be done to link specific typesof conduct disorder with specific parenting styles. If there were more research done with regard to this aspect then we may have a better idea of which groups to focus more preventative attention on....
