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Hispanic adolescents are more likely than non-Hispanic white or black youth to have meals with their
family. Adolescents who frequently have family meals are less likely to
report depressive symptoms, substance use, and delinquent behaviors,
and are more likely to delay sex and perform well academically. Child
Trends' Selma Caal highlights
familismo,
a value stressing the importance of family, to explain this statistic
and in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October
15.
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Are computers good for kids?
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In
1984, only 15 percent of children ages three to seventeen had access to
a computer at home; in 2011, 83 percent did. Youth use computers mostly
for social networking, watching videos, and playing games. Too much
time spent on computers might put youth at risk of obesity and other
physical ailments. But are there positive implications for kids who have
computers? There might not be as many as you think.
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Pathways to Accumulating Assets among Low- and Moderate-Income Families
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Dr. Ruby Mendenhall
of the Self-Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse will discuss whether
low- and moderate-income families can accumulate assets, such as savings
and homes. Dr. Mendenhall will
provide background on asset accumulation and the American Dream,
identify pathways that low- and moderate-income families can use to
accumulate assets, and highlight the precursors to asset accumulation
and social mobility. Dr. Mendenhall will also discuss future directions
for research and policy.
Wednesday, September 25, 2:00 ET
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