Published By: Population Reference BureauIn Nigeria, where 10 percent of the world’s deaths to children occur, literate mothers are much less likely to see their children die before their fifth birthday than their illiterate peers, according to a new study published online in the journal, Demography. And having a mother who can read well also makes a difference for U.S. children, evidence shows. A 2010 study published in Demography found that Los Angeles mothers' reading skills are the greatest determinant of their children's academic achievement, outweighing other factors, such as neighborhood and family income.
Author(s): Paola Scommegna | Posted on: Jan 11, 2018 | Views()