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-Child in the box
This child is a tennis champion. That child has joined a criminal gang. This child is a soloist in a choir. That child is silent and uncommunicative. This child cuts her arms to feel something. That child is the leader of the chess club. This child is having a party. That child is not invited. How did these children get this way? In all probability, it was an accident of birth. Children are born into an intergenerational box of accumulated domestic and socio-economic values. The definition of the box can generally be described as a “feel for normalcy.” The feel for normalcy begins in a child’s infancy, when his parents consciously, or unconsciously, pass on the specifics of their particular belief systems and cultural norms........more The following is Statistics Canada's articles describing relevant parenting information in scientific terms. I consider this important because it separates family mythology's from objective facts. Anything in italics is a comment from me extracting, an idea I consider important for consideration of fathers. -Bob Turner Converging gender roles Katherine Marshall While women's entry into the job market has been dramatic, men's entry into housework has been gradual, prompting some to call the latter a 'stalled revolution' (Cooke 2004). However, this study shows that, although gender differences persist in the division of labour, they are steadily diminishing. Since 1986, of the total time spent on paid and unpaid work, women aged 25 to 54 have proportionally increased their average daily time at a job (4.4 hours of 8.8 in 2005), while men have increased their time on housework (1.4 of 8.8 hours in 2005). As women's job attachment has increased, so too has men's involvement in housework and child care. Women's increasing hours in paid labour (and thus income), combined with "normative changes in the direction of equality and sharing" (Beaujot 2006, p. 24) is likely to further reduce gender differences in the division of labour in the future....more Not surprisingly the idea of "the little woman" at home looking after the kids is unlikely to happen ....bt Parental Work, Child-care Use and Young Children's Cognitive Outcomes: Product main page The study indicates that parental participation in the labour market has little effect on the school readiness scores of most pre-school-aged children. However, children's school readiness does appear to be influenced by parental labour market participation if the parents exhibit above-average parenting skills and levels of parental education. Children of mothers who display above-average parenting skills and higher levels of education tend to benefit slightly when their mothers do not work outside the home. Likewise, children of fathers with above-average education exhibit slightly higher cognitive outcomes if their fathers work part time. ...it all boils down to above average parenting skills... Staying in touch: contact between adults and their parents This paper examines the factors that contribute to frequent contact between adult children aged 25 to 54 and their parents. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20010046117 Lone parenthood: Gender differences This article looks at lone-parent families, noting the difference between those headed by mothers and those by fathers. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19920031279 Being there: The time dual-earner couples spend with their children This article examines the time parents spend with their children in families where both mother and father are employed full-time. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20000015089 The Canadian incidence study of reported child abuse and neglect The Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS) is the first national study on the incidence of child abuse and .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-224-X20010006459 Children in shelters for abused women One measure taken to assist abused women and their children leaving violent situations has been the development of an ample system of shelters. .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-224-X20010006463 How do families affect children's success in school? Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, this article studies the links between academic achievement, children's .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=81-003-X19990014700 Children and Youth in Canada: Product main page This paper outlines the experience of children and youth in Canada as victims and offenders in the criminal justice system, using a mix of .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85F0033M2001005 From home to school: How Canadian children cope This article explores the effects of early childhood education and care programs on school performance and experiences. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=81-003-X19990024900 Homicide of children and youth Children and youth are most likely to be killed by family members. Of the 1,990 solved homicides of children and youth recorded by police in Canada between .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-224-X20010006460 Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile: Product main page This is the ninth annual Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile report produced by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics under ... http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-224-X Are children going to religious services? This article addresses some questions about the religious observance of children under 12 years. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19990024658 Death and Divorce: The Long-term Consequences of Parental Loss on Adolescents: Product main page Two quasi-experiments are used to estimate the impact of parental divorce on the adult incomes and labour market behaviour .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11F0019M1999135 All in the Family: A Simultaneous Model of Parenting Style and Child Conduct: Product main page The upbringing of children is modeled as a modified principal agent problem in which children attempt to maximize their own .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11F0019M2005261 Converging gender roles The division of labour between men and women continues to evolve. Today's couples have a much more equal partnership in sharing financial, child care and .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=75-001-X20061079268 Family income and the well-being of children (May 11) Regardless of the child's age or how household income is measured, higher income tends to be related to better physical, social/emotional, cognitive and behavioural well-being among children. Children witnessing family violence The reactions of children who witness violence by one parent against the other can include emotional, social, cognitive, physical and behavioural .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-224-X20010006461 Court referrals for a group of youth and young adults (Aug. 2) Almost one in five (18%) Canadians born between April 1979 and March 1980 were referred to youth court or adult criminal court in relation to offences they committed before their 22nd birthday. Males comprised the vast majority of offenders and were almost four times more likely to be referred to court, at 28% compared with only 8% of females. Till death do us part? The risk of first and second marriage dissolution (June 28) This article uses the General Social Survey on family history to briefly examine the basic characteristics of Canadians who have legally married once, twice or more than twice. It then uses a proportional hazard model to identify some of the factors that are associated with ending a first and a second marriage by divorce or separation. A family affair: Children's participation in sports This article looks at the household characteristics of children aged 5 to 14 who play sports, with special focus on their parents' involvement in .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20000025166 Being there: The time dual-earner couples spend with their children This article examines the time parents spend with their children in families where both mother and father are employed full-time. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20000015089 Death and Divorce: The Long-term Consequences of Parental Loss on Adolescents: Product main page Two quasi-experiments are used to estimate the impact of parental divorce on the adult incomes and labour market behaviour .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11F0019M1999135 Youth and crime This article looks at the factors that increase the chances of youth becoming involved in crime. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19990014577 Why Do Children Move into and out of Low Income: Changing Labour Market Conditions or Marriage and Divorce: ... Child poverty is high on the government's agenda. In order to reduce the rate of low-income among children, .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11F0019M1999132 A Profile of Youth Justice in Canada: Product main page This publication presents information on youth crime and young offenders, including rates of crime, characteristics of young offenders and their victims, .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-544-X Getting ahead in life: Does your parents' income count? This article looks at how parents' educational and labour market background contribute to their children's outcomes as adults. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19980013763 Child Care in Canada: Product main page This study uses data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) to profile child care in Canada by focussing on the child care .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=89-599-M2006003 The sandwich generation Delayed marriage, postponement of children, and adults with increasingly long-lived parents have given rise to the 'sandwich generation'. These are individuals .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20050017033 Summary Of: Social Assistance Use in Canada: National and Provincial Trends in Incidence, Entry and Exit: Product ... This paper summarizes findings from the research paper entitled Social Assistance Use in Canada: National and .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11F0019M2005246 Children and youth as victims of violent crime This issue of Juristat presents statistical information on the extent and nature of violent victimization of children and youth in Canada in 2003 ... http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-002-X20050018064 Well-being of off-reserve Aboriginal children This article describes the wellbeing of off-reserve Aboriginal children aged 14 and under, using data from the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) ... http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20040037734 Kids witnessing family violence Profiling children who witnessed violence at home, this article assesses concurrent and longer-term impacts on their levels of aggression and anxiety, using .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20040016876 Parental leave: more time off for baby Although generally considered a happy event, the birth of a baby brings with it significant stresses. The transition period of adjusting to the .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20030036702 Children who become active This article focuses on conditions linked to children's becoming physically active. A variety of influences are considered, including time spent watching .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=82-003-S20030006681 Witnessing violence-aggression and anxiety in young children This article focuses on children who were aged 4 to 7 in 1994, and examines levels of anxiety and aggression in relation to their exposure to .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=82-003-S20030006693 Childhood Aggression and Exposure to Violence in the Home: Product main page This research paper explores the effect of witnessing violence in the home on aggressive behaviour among children, controlling for .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-561-M2003002 Children with Disabilities and Their Families: Product main page The 2001 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) is a post-censal survey of adults and children whose everyday activities are .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=89-585-X Health status of children The 20th century saw a dramatic decline in infant mortality in Canada and an accompanying decline in regional disparities in infant mortality. Income-related ... http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=82-003-X19990034932 Is your community child-friendly? This article looks at how people feel about their neighbourhood. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20020036393 Children's school experiences in the NHLSCY This article explores children's academic achievement, behaviour, classroom environment and other school-related experiences, using the National .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=81-003-X19990024898 Diversity in the classroom: Characteristics of elementary students receiving special education This article focusses on children who receive special education because of a physical, emotional, behavioural or other .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=81-003-X19990024897 Who has a third child? This article looks at which women have the greatest chance of bearing a third child. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19990014578 Birth outcome, the social environment and child health This article examines the effects of birht outcome and selected social environmental factors on the health of young children. Children younger .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=82-003-X19980044510 Why Do Children Move into and out of Low Income: Changing Labour Market Conditions or Marriage and Divorce: ... Child poverty is high on the government's agenda. In order to reduce the rate of low-income among children, .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11F0019M1999132 Growing up with Mom and Dad? The Intricate Family Life Courses of Canadian Children: Product main page This report, based on results from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), focuses on changes in .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=89-566-X he social context of school for young children This article looks at parental involvement in school, socio-economic status and academic outcomes, and indicators of school problems. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19970033396 Children in low-income families This article examines changes and trends in the 1980s and 1990s that involved children in low-income families. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19960022811 Child care This article looks at the alternatives to the stay-at-home mother form of child care. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19860011315 Social Transfers, Changing Family Structure, and Low Income Among Children: Product main page Our aim in this paper is to resolve a paradox. Since the 1970s, there has been a downward secular trend in the average real .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11F0019M1995082 ours of working couples How many combined weekly hours do dual-earner couples usually work? A discussion of the differing effects of the presence and age of children on the hours worked and ... http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=75-001-X19950021591 Canada's immigrant children This article looks at looks at the children of immigrants, their ages, origins and where the families settle. It also examines the problems these children face ... http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19910041393 Caring for children This article looks at child care and the variety of forms it takes. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19910021371 A profile of the childcare services industry A profile of the childcare services industry A profile of the childcare services industry Article information Product: Services Indicators Issue: ... Violence against children and youth by family members Violence against children and youth by family members Violence against children and youth by family members Article information Product: . http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-224-X20000005257 Employment after childbirth Employment after childbirth Employment after childbirth Article information Product: Perspectives on Labour and Income Issue: vol. 11 no. 03 Go to .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=75-001-X19990034682 Mixed-language couples and their children This article looks at which language children use when their parents have different mother tongues. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19930011285 Children and elderly people: Sharing public income resources This article looks at the incidence of low income among the elderly and children and examines what public funds are available for them. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X1992001138 Decline in the number of children This article looks at the decline in the number of children per family. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X19900021244 When is junior moving out? Transitions from the parental home to independence This article uses data from the 2001 General Social Survey to examine patterns in leaving the parental home. It compares the .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20060029274 Saving for postsecondary education This study looks at the decision of parents to save, and amounts saved, for the future education of children aged under 19 years in 2002. A model is used to ... http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=75-001-X20040036987 Factors Associated with Household Internet Use: Product main page Household Internet use is lower outside Canada's top 15 census metropolitan areas (CMAs). This result holds even after we account for some major .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=21-006-X2003001 Sexual offences in Canada This issue of Juristat presents statistical information on the extent and nature of sexual offences in Canada. Rates of sexual offences are examined at the .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=85-002-X20030068425 Falling behind This article examines families that fell two or more months behind in a bill, loan, rent or mortgage payment. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=75-001-X20020036332 Time or money? How high and low income Canadians spend their time This article compares the activities and time use of Canadians aged 25 to 54 in high- and low-income households. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20020016195 Family disruptions and childhood happiness This article examines whether adults who experienced change in their parental structure regard their childhood as happy and if they were less close to .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20010025819 Community involvement: The influence of early experience This article considers the degree to which organized activities in youth may influence community involvement in adulthood. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11-008-X20000015087 Inequalities in Literacy Skills Among Youth in Canada and the United States: Product main page This study examines the general finding that Canadian youth from higher socio-economic backgrounds tend to perform better on the .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=89-552-M1999006 Importance of Functional Literacy: Reading and Math Skills and Labour Market Outcomes of High School ... This study assesses the effects of literacy and numeracy skills on the labour market outcomes of Canadian .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=11F0019M2006275 International Adult Literacy Survey [Series]: Product main page The International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) was a seven-country initiative conducted in the fall of 1994. Its goal was to create comparable .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=89-552-M From home to school: How Canadian children cope This article explores the effects of early childhood education and care programs on school performance and experiences. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=81-003-X19990024900 Stay-at-home dads Who are the "stay-at-home dads"? Are their numbers rising? This article examines the characteristics of these fathers in single-earner husband-wife families. An .. http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=75-001-X19980013593 |