Parents often do not become believers in temperament until after the birth of their second child. Before this time, their child’s behavior may be seen as a simple and direct outcome of their upbringing, “a tribute to” or “the fault of” the parents. With the second child, management strategies that worked well with the first […]
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Attaining Skills as Immigrants
Immigrant persons compose a large share of the United States labor force. In the 1990’s one out of every two new workers was an immigrant. Many, however, did not speak English or have strong academic credentials and skills (Capps, 1). In this article you will read about the immigrant persons’ skills position in America, what […]
Adolescents Face Toughest Job Market on Record
Employment opportunities for teens and early twenties have plummeted in recent years, according to a new study by the Brookings Institution. Just 26% of teens ages 16 to 19 had a job in 2011, down from 45% in 2000. That’s the lowest rate on record in the post-World War II era. The Brookings study tracked […]