Parenting Contributions to Latinx Children’s Development in the Early Years

Natasha J. Cabrera, Angelica Alonso and Yu Chen

The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 2021, vol. 696, issue 1, 158-178

Abstract: Despite comparatively high levels of poverty, Latinx parents, on average, provide their children with early home experiences that promote development at rates that at least equal that of other demographic groups. From a strength-based perspective, we describe the demographic heterogeneity among Latinx children during early childhood (zero to eight years), given that these years are critical for later development. We then discuss the individual- and family-level factors that promote positive outcomes in Latinx children despite the presence of economic and social stressors. We synthesize these findings to generate policy recommendations that support Latinx families and children by addressing their specific needs and building on the strengths they already possess.

Keywords: Latinx; Hispanic; child development; parenting; resilience; school readiness; policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1177/00027162211049997

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