Family investments in children's potential
Ariel Kalil, Thomas C. DeLeire
2004
This work explores how families, through their investments of time, money, and emotional resources, shape children's cognitive and socio-emotional development. It examines the multifaceted pathways through which parental behaviors, socioeconomic status, and community contexts interact to influence children's potential. The authors highlight the critical role of early family environments in building human capital and suggest policy implications for supporting families and fostering child well-being.