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McLanahan, Sara; Sandefur, Gary – 1994
Using information from four national surveys and a decade of research, this book demonstrates the connection between family structure and a child's prospects for success. It shows how divorce, particularly with often-attendant drops in income, parental involvement, and access to community resources, diminishes children's chances for wellbeing. It…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Development, Child Support, Community Support
