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Psychology

Effects of Parental Incarceration on Child Development and Educational Outcomes

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Children of incarcerated parents are significantly more likely to experience behavioral problems and have lower reading and math scores compared to their peers, even after accounting for other family factors.

Why this is interesting

When a parent goes to prison, children are sometimes called 'the hidden victims.' Why does this separation ripple so deeply into their schooling and behavior?