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Children Investing in Their Families: The Importance of Child Obligation in Successful Development.

Authors :
Weisner, Thomas S.
Source :
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. Win 2001 (94):77-83.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Reviews family responsibility, youth's obligations, and the flows of moral and material capital from child to parents as well as parents to children. Suggests that children's competence in assisting others and ability to make civic contributions affect family survival and children's developmental transitions, social behavior, and cognitive development. (DLH)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1520-3247
Issue :
94
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development
Notes :
Theme Issue Topic: "Family Obligation and Assistance during Adolescence: Contextual Variations and Developmental Implications."
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ645775
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers