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Sociology

Maternal Age and Its Effects on Child Outcomes and Social Stratification

Quick fact

Children born to mothers in their early 20s tend to have slightly lower cognitive scores and educational attainment than those born to mothers in their 30s, but much of this gap is due to the fact that older mothers are more likely to be wealthier and better educated—not to biology alone.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard that women are having children later in life, but did you know that a mother's age can shape her child's future education and income, and even deepen social inequality?