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Matthias Doepke and Fabrizio Zilibotti, "Love, Money, and Parenting: How Economics Explains the Way We Raise Our Kids" (Princeton UP, 2019)

New Books in Sociology

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Parenting and Socio-Economic Status

The chapter explores how socio-economic status influences parenting decisions and children's outcomes, discussing the impact of income inequality on parenting styles and educational opportunities. It delves into the trade-offs and consequences of different parenting approaches for academic success and societal mobility, highlighting the disparities in parenting styles between affluent and less privileged families. Moreover, it delves into the evolving dynamics of family size, religious beliefs, and cultural values in shaping parenting practices and societal inequalities.

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