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Careers and children: the ups and downs

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The demand for single-mindedness among employees created by corporate America has served as a hindrance to family solidarity. Families are being neglected, hence, companies should offer programs that focus on flexible scheduling, leaves and job-sharing to allow parents to spend more time with their children.

Author: Morris, Betsy
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1997
Working parents, Occupations, Children of working parents

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Immigrants' children: are they making it?

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Ethnicity, economic and academic policies and trends will influence the social mobility of children of immigrants. However, descendants of the post-1965 immigrants face greater academic and employment opportunities than those encountered by children of the early 20th century European immigrants.

Author: Waldinger, Roger, Perlmann, Joel
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1998
Analysis, Economic aspects, Demographic aspects, Education, Immigrants, Children of immigrants, Social mobility, Emigration and immigration

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A village's assets and its kids: helping children

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An excerpt from "Helping America's Troubled Children" is presented. Issues are discussed concerning the developmental needs of children which include relationships with adults and neighbors, family support and school support.

Author: Fry, Patricia L.
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2000
Excerpt, Helping America's Troubled Children (Book)

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Subjects list: Social aspects, Children
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