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What percentage of American children live in blended families?
What percentage of American children live in blended families?
Which factor is primarily responsible for the formation of most blended families today?
Which factor is primarily responsible for the formation of most blended families today?
What proportion of same-sex couples raising children in 2016 were lesbian women?
What proportion of same-sex couples raising children in 2016 were lesbian women?
According to research, how do children raised by lesbian and gay parents compare to those raised by heterosexual parents in terms of adjustment?
According to research, how do children raised by lesbian and gay parents compare to those raised by heterosexual parents in terms of adjustment?
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Which of the following aspects has been shown to have no differences between children of lesbian or gay parents and those of heterosexual parents?
Which of the following aspects has been shown to have no differences between children of lesbian or gay parents and those of heterosexual parents?
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What percentage of White children born in 1990 experienced parental imprisonment by their 14th birthday?
What percentage of White children born in 1990 experienced parental imprisonment by their 14th birthday?
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What percentage of parents in federal prisons are held over 500 miles away from their last residence?
What percentage of parents in federal prisons are held over 500 miles away from their last residence?
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What is the role of the ACLU in relation to gay and lesbian couples adopting children?
What is the role of the ACLU in relation to gay and lesbian couples adopting children?
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What is the recommended way to communicate with children about an incarcerated parent?
What is the recommended way to communicate with children about an incarcerated parent?
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What aspect of development has NOT shown evidence of differences based on parental sexual orientation?
What aspect of development has NOT shown evidence of differences based on parental sexual orientation?
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According to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, what constitutes child abuse?
According to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, what constitutes child abuse?
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What was a primary historical reason for the existence of blended families in the 1700-1800s?
What was a primary historical reason for the existence of blended families in the 1700-1800s?
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What major types of maltreatment does most states recognize?
What major types of maltreatment does most states recognize?
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How many referrals for abuse were estimated to be received by Child Protective Services in 2017?
How many referrals for abuse were estimated to be received by Child Protective Services in 2017?
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What is a common situation for children with incarcerated mothers?
What is a common situation for children with incarcerated mothers?
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What is one potential effect of parental stress on children during divorce?
What is one potential effect of parental stress on children during divorce?
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How significant is the impact of divorce on children's health outcomes according to meta-analyses?
How significant is the impact of divorce on children's health outcomes according to meta-analyses?
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Which situation may be more difficult for children than the original divorce?
Which situation may be more difficult for children than the original divorce?
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What percentage of cohabiting relationships in the U.S. tends to last less than 2 years?
What percentage of cohabiting relationships in the U.S. tends to last less than 2 years?
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What proportion of incarcerated parents have children under 18?
What proportion of incarcerated parents have children under 18?
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What is a potential issue with continued contact between children and stepparents?
What is a potential issue with continued contact between children and stepparents?
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How many children in America are estimated to have at least one incarcerated parent on any given day?
How many children in America are estimated to have at least one incarcerated parent on any given day?
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What age group predominantly makes up the majority of offenders in terms of parenting?
What age group predominantly makes up the majority of offenders in terms of parenting?
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What year was the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child created?
What year was the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child created?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four core principles of the Convention?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four core principles of the Convention?
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Why did world leaders decide that children need a special convention?
Why did world leaders decide that children need a special convention?
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What is one of the rights outlined in the Convention for children?
What is one of the rights outlined in the Convention for children?
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Which country is the only one with a functioning government that has not ratified the Convention?
Which country is the only one with a functioning government that has not ratified the Convention?
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Who signed the Convention on behalf of the United States?
Who signed the Convention on behalf of the United States?
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Which of the following describes the status of children's rights in many countries that have adopted the Convention?
Which of the following describes the status of children's rights in many countries that have adopted the Convention?
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What is a reason cited for the lack of ratification of the Convention by the United States?
What is a reason cited for the lack of ratification of the Convention by the United States?
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What is the primary reason for educational inequality in Connecticut?
What is the primary reason for educational inequality in Connecticut?
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Which court case addressed the issue of educational funding disparities in Connecticut?
Which court case addressed the issue of educational funding disparities in Connecticut?
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What was the outcome of the 2018 ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding educational disparities?
What was the outcome of the 2018 ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding educational disparities?
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What is the funding gap between districts with BIPOC student populations of at least 25% and those with predominantly White populations?
What is the funding gap between districts with BIPOC student populations of at least 25% and those with predominantly White populations?
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How much more does Greenwich spend per student compared to Bridgeport?
How much more does Greenwich spend per student compared to Bridgeport?
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Which of the following factors contributes to the educational needs of urban schools in Connecticut?
Which of the following factors contributes to the educational needs of urban schools in Connecticut?
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What is one key factor that leads to the continuation of segregation and funding differences in Connecticut schools?
What is one key factor that leads to the continuation of segregation and funding differences in Connecticut schools?
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What is the requirement set forth by the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding educational opportunities?
What is the requirement set forth by the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding educational opportunities?
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What do children's rights primarily concern?
What do children's rights primarily concern?
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What is the main purpose of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?
What is the main purpose of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?
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Which aspect is often overlooked in America's discussion of children's rights?
Which aspect is often overlooked in America's discussion of children's rights?
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What is a key feature of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?
What is a key feature of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?
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According to the content, what do children lack in comparison to adults?
According to the content, what do children lack in comparison to adults?
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How can improved understanding of child development benefit society?
How can improved understanding of child development benefit society?
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What does the term 'non-negotiable standards' refer to in the context of the Convention?
What does the term 'non-negotiable standards' refer to in the context of the Convention?
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Study Notes
Contexts of Child Development
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Child development is influenced by various contexts, including the microsystem, mesosystem, family types, divorce/separation, incarceration, child abuse, school, and neighborhood.
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The microsystem is the immediate environment surrounding a child, encompassing the home, family, school, neighborhood, and faith groups.
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Children from homes with violent or criminal activity are more likely to encounter such issues, with forty percent reporting direct victimization and sixty percent experiencing exposure in 2009.
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Family types include single-parent families, blended families (stepparents, step/half-siblings), and same-sex parenting.
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Divorce and parental separation significantly impact children, increasing stress and the risk of developmental disorders.
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Parental incarceration negatively affects children, often leading to distress, potentially disrupting home environments and educational opportunities.
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Child abuse, in its various forms (physical, emotional, sexual), has considerable negative effects on child development, impacting mental and physical health. Aspects of the school environment like educational inequality (unequal resources) and school shootings also play important roles in shaping children's future.
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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the basic human rights of all children.
Home and Family
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Single-parent households are increasing; 23% of children reside with a single parent in 2023 (compared to 13% in 1968).
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Open adoptions are more prevalent, with 60-70% of domestic adoptions being open now.
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Blended families, combining stepparents and step/half-siblings, are common, with 16% of American children living in such families.
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Lesbian and gay parents are raising children, with about 114,000 same-sex couples raising children in 2016, and research consistently shows no detrimental effects on their children's development.
COVID-19 Deaths and Orphanhood
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COVID-19 related deaths of parents affect many children, leading to orphanhood and significant challenges.
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A substantial increase in orphaned children has been seen since 2020.
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Children who have lost parents through COVID-19 face challenges in their well-being due to financial stress and lack of support.
Disruptions in Family Life
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Children commonly experience parental divorce or separation before the age of 18, resulting in stress and risk for internalizing/ externalizing disorders.
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Cohabitation, remarriage, and parental incarceration can also cause emotional strain and challenges in family structures, impacting children's well-being. This can include issues like parental conflict, instability in living situations, and loss of contact with one or both parents.
Parental Incarceration
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Incarceration rates are high for parents, with this being especially true for parents of children younger than 18.
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Children of incarcerated parents often experience exposure to trauma and distress.
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Challenges can include disrupted family support networks, potential child abuse in the environment, and feelings of loss and grief.
Child Abuse
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Child abuse includes neglect, physical abuse, psychological abuse, and sexual abuse and negatively impacts health and well-being.
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Child abuse can be committed by parents or caretakers.
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CPS agencies deal with thousands of reports of child abuse each year.
The School Environment
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Educational inequality exists, with disparities in funding and resources affecting student outcomes.
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Race and ethnicity influence school environments, creating segregation despite legal measures.
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Cultural diversity is increasing—with Hispanic children making up a significant portion of student populations—however many students do not have English as their first language, impacting school experiences.
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Factors like class size, school size, and teacher qualifications affect student achievement.
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Pandemic closures caused significant challenges to students' ability to learn, including creating a "digital divide" and loss of access to resources, which negatively affected children from lower-income households.
School Shootings
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School shootings have become a significant concern, impacting children's safety and mental wellbeing.
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Children from different races/ethnicities are impacted differently.
Children's Rights
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Children have a right to survival, basic needs, the best interest of the child, and to participate in family life.
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The UN Convention on the rights of the child has been ratified by many countries but not by the United States.
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This demonstrates the existence of legal differences between countries, and even regions within the US.
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The lack of ratification means the US may not be fully upholding the convention's principles, which may negatively impact the rights of children in practice.
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Test your knowledge on the dynamics of blended families, same-sex parent households, and the impact on children's development. This quiz explores statistics and research findings related to family structures and parenting in the contemporary American context.