Social Sciences: News and Research on Social Class

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Not every young reader's struggle is the same

Many children struggle to learn to read, and studies have shown that students from a lower socioeconomic status (SES) background are more likely to have difficulty than those from a higher SES background.

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

Some kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments help shape their willingness to take a gamble?

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