Does mothering school-age children mix with paid employment?

To assess the impact of maternal employment on the development of school-age children, several issues must be considered: the necessity of a two-income family, the existence of family-friendly policies at work and at school, the involvement of both parents in parenting, and the child's experien...

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Published inCalifornia agriculture (Berkeley, Calif.) Vol. 48; no. 7; pp. 23 - 26
Main Author Bryant, B.K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 01.12.1994
Subjects
After School Programs
Child Development
Childhood Needs
Children
Economic Factors
Elementary Secondary Education
Employed Women
employment
Family (Sociological Unit)
Family Environment
Family Work Relationship
issues and policy
Mothers
Parent Child Relationship
Parent Role
parent-child relationships
parental role
Parenting Skills
school children
schools
working conditions
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Summary:To assess the impact of maternal employment on the development of school-age children, several issues must be considered: the necessity of a two-income family, the existence of family-friendly policies at work and at school, the involvement of both parents in parenting, and the child's experience during after-school hours. Contains 30 references for further reading. (LP)
Bibliography:Theme issue topic: "Year of the Family." Journal availability: Div. of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Univ. of California, 300 Lakeside Dr., 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-3560.
ISSN:0008-0845
2160-8091
DOI:10.3733/ca.v048n07p23