Socioeconomic Status – Page 2

Halting the Negative Feedback Loop of Poverty: Early Intervention is the Key

by Gerald GuildEducation, Poverty, Socioeconomic Status July 8, 2011December 9, 20122 Comments

The United States is the richest nation in the world, nevertheless, 2007 Census data indicates that 17.4% of our children live in poverty. That translates into 1 in 6 kids living in a state of economic deprivation. These huge numbers of our most vulnerable are growing up in circumstances completely beyond their control; yet, they, …

The Effects of Low SES on Brain Development

by Gerald GuildGenetics, Neurology, Poverty, Psychology, Socioeconomic Status February 5, 2011December 9, 20129 Comments

It has long been known that children from homes at the lower end of the Socioeconomic spectrum do more poorly on intelligence and achievement tests than well off children. These less fortunate children also tend to do more poorly in school, have increased learning and behavioral disorders, and increased drop out rates. A great deal …

Parenting May Matter: For Infants & the Economically Deprived

by Gerald GuildGenetics, Parenting, Poverty, Socioeconomic Status January 30, 2011December 9, 20122 Comments

Several of my latest posts addressed evidence that challenged some of my long held beliefs about the relative value of parenting style on child outcomes such as mental ability and happiness. In Ten Best Parenting Tips: But does it really matter? I challenged a recently published study in Scientific American: MIND touting the “ten …