Recent U.S. Child Care and Family Legislation in Comparative Perspective.

Authors :: Hofferth, Sandra L.
Deich, Sharon Gennis
Source :: Journal of Family Issues. Sep 1994 15(3):424-448.
Publication Year :: 1994
Abstract: Reviews history and content of recent U.S. child care and family legislation comparing it to that of four European nations on five policy objectives: increasing supply, supporting maternal employment, easing burdens of child rearing, permitting parental choice, and raising quality of programs. Recent legislation brings United States slightly closer to Europe. (Author/CRR)

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0192-513X
Volume :: 15
Issue :: 3
Database :: ERIC
Journal :: Journal of Family Issues
Publication Type :: Report
Accession number :: EJ494299
Document Type :: Information Analyses<br />Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles