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Parents and Children.: Parental Influence on Children
Parents usually exert a greater influence on their children than any other single factor. They serve as role models, communicate values, and shape the child's experiences.
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Learning Curves: Education and Financial Success
Increasingly in the United States, there's a strong link between professional success and education. Some sociologists believe this is due to the changing nature of jobs in America, and the growing importance of developing skills that are best acqui...
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Learning Curves: Inequities in Education
Access to quality education varies as a result of several factors. These include the socio-economic level of a neighborhood, degree of parental involvement, and opportunity to participate in rich social and cultural activities.