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Socialization for Survival: Developmental Issues among Working Street Children in India.

Authors :
Verma, Suman
Source :
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. Fall 1999 (85):5-18.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Notes that street life for children and adolescents in India provides few cognitive developmental opportunities that would lead to a better life, but does provide survival and crisis coping skills. Presents findings from a study of 100 street children and adolescents who return home every evening; the subjects work, interact with peers, and have generally positive relationships with parents. (LBT)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1520-3247
Issue :
85
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ593679
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research