Maternal Employment, Migration, and Child Development

Author: Haiyong Liu, Thomas Mroz, Wilbert Van der Klaauw Publisher: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Publication: Document Date:                  November 2003 Category: Family Transitions > Migration Related Categories: Children > Child Development Children > Cognitive Development Children > Economic Factors Influencing Education > Academic Performance/Achievement Education > Educational Involvement Family Economics > Family Assistance Family Economics > Family Wealth Family Economics > Maternal Employment Family Economics > Work/Family Balance Parenthood/Childrearing > Division of Labour Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement   This article evaluates the roles and relationships between parental and school influences on child development. More specifically, it examines these areas in relation to maternal employment and choice of school for the child. Educational policies and social programs that promote maternal employment are also discussed.                               Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link