Different Family Configurations and the Effects It Has on Children
RUNNING HEAD: DIFFERENT FAMILY CONFIGURATIONS
Different Family Configurations and the Effects It Has On Children
Lashonda S Turner
PSE 6653 Educational Evaluation
Troy University
Abstract
This paper will explore the different types of family configurations and the effects that they have on children. Particularly this paper will address how these family configurations affect a child academic achievement, behavior and social growth. The paper will also describe the positive and negative effects each family configuration have on children as well as the causes for such issues that children may encounter.
Different Family Configurations and the Effects It Has On Children
Throughout the pass century the configuration of families has change dramatically. Families today consist of single parents, both-parents, adapted parents and step parents. In most cases parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. The configuration of a family has both negative and positive effects on children. Families provide the social, cultural and emotional support that a child needs to function well in school as well as with their peers (Deplanty, Duchane, & Kern 2007). The learning and socialization skills for children first take place within the family and the home. “The quality and characteristics of the home environment have important consequences for child outcome” (Carlson, M & Corcoran M, 2001). Researchers have found that parents help improve the academic achievement of children and their behavior. The configuration of a family can affect academic achievement, behavior and social growth. There are various types of families in today’s society. The most common type of family is a single parent family. This particular family is becoming the norm in today’s society. Researchers Abbey, Ceballo, Lansford and Stewart (2001) found that a single parent family structure is the most at risk group. A single-parent family is one that consists of one
Different Family Configurations and the Effects It Has On Children
Lashonda S Turner
PSE 6653 Educational Evaluation
Troy University
Abstract
This paper will explore the different types of family configurations and the effects that they have on children. Particularly this paper will address how these family configurations affect a child academic achievement, behavior and social growth. The paper will also describe the positive and negative effects each family configuration have on children as well as the causes for such issues that children may encounter.
Different Family Configurations and the Effects It Has On Children
Throughout the pass century the configuration of families has change dramatically. Families today consist of single parents, both-parents, adapted parents and step parents. In most cases parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. The configuration of a family has both negative and positive effects on children. Families provide the social, cultural and emotional support that a child needs to function well in school as well as with their peers (Deplanty, Duchane, & Kern 2007). The learning and socialization skills for children first take place within the family and the home. “The quality and characteristics of the home environment have important consequences for child outcome” (Carlson, M & Corcoran M, 2001). Researchers have found that parents help improve the academic achievement of children and their behavior. The configuration of a family can affect academic achievement, behavior and social growth. There are various types of families in today’s society. The most common type of family is a single parent family. This particular family is becoming the norm in today’s society. Researchers Abbey, Ceballo, Lansford and Stewart (2001) found that a single parent family structure is the most at risk group. A single-parent family is one that consists of one
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