BI110 Study Guide - Parental Investment, Joint Custody
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Social policies influence the well being of teenaged parents and their children. 1)the better the mothers characteristics(income, education, mental health,social conformity and social support) the better the outcome. 2)the better the par-the adversarial nature of the former system, where parents competed for sole custody was not in the best interests of children. Parenting quality skills and more warmth, involvement and supervision. 3)the child"s weight, health and abilities also influence the parents. 4)the fathers characters in terms of his contribution to parenting the child and his relationship with the mother can be positive if he is supportive and involved. 1980s was the peak time for divorce and fewer kids will experience it in 2000s. Physical custody-they live with their mothers most of the time. Joint custody means that both parents have the right to make decisions concerning the child. Shared custody means that the children reside 40% with each parent.
