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Families Sept 15
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Effects of Single parenthood Children from two-parent families generally do “better” Series of unstable relationships worst for children
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Reasons Lower income Parents have less time for children Instability harmful for children, especially young Non-biological parents tend to have less commitment
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Possible policies Reduce the economic disadvantages – Subsidized day care – Increase in tax credits for single parents – Laws preventing discrimination Assumption: accept people’s decisions on marriage and childbearing Encourage marriage or discourage divorce – Possible negative effects “Education” or persuasion (see NYT article)
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