Are family changes, social trends and unanticipated policy consequences making children’s lives more challenging?
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Family Matters article
Published
April 2008
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Abstract
This opinion piece draws attention to the changing family and demographic trends affecting children today, including increases in divorce and single parent families, the increasing divide of disadvantage and affluence, and child abuse. These challenges can affect children’s behavioural and relationship development, and are key considerations for future policy.
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Citation
Hayes, A. (2008). Are family changes, social trends and unanticipated policy consequences making children’s lives more challenging? Family Matters, 78, 60-63.