A longitudinal study following low-wage, working-class families over a decade revealed that children’s development were linked to how their parents experienced their jobs and careers.
Yael Chatav Schonbrun THE WASHINGTON POST – Perhaps this has happened to you: Your important project is due today, with a presentation at noon. Your child, however, feels horrible and, of course, their COVID test is positive. Do you assume the day is unsalvageable – both for your child and your job? Or do you […]
Low-wage workers make up the largest group of employed parents in the US, yet scant attention has been given to their experiences as new mothers and fathers. Work Matters brings the unique stories of these diverse individuals to light. Drawing on years of research and more than 1,500 family interviews, Maureen Perry-Jenkins describes how new parents cope with the demands of