Influence Of Poor Neighborhoods On Parents May Increase Risk Of Problems In Preschool Children

Children who live in poor neighborhoods may be at increased risk of verbal and behavioral problems. A new study suggests that for some of their parents, living in poor neighborhoods is associated with poorer mental health, poorer family relations, and less consistent and more punitive parenting. The study aimed to determine the relationships between neighborhood characteristics and parenting, and between parenting and children’s preschool performance.

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Filed under: Mental Health on February 8th, 2008