Indicator of the Month: Family Characteristics of 6- to 12-Year-olds

Title:	Indicator of the Month: Family Characteristics of 6- to 12-Year-olds
Description:	The family environment in which a child lives affects many aspects of that child’s life, including school performance. Between 1972 and 1998, the educational attainment of parents and the employment rate of mothers of 6- to 12-year-olds increased, while the employment rate of fathers decreased and median family income remained relatively stable.
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Cover Date:	January 2000
Web Release:	January 6, 2000
Print Release:	January 3, 2000
Publication #:	NCES 2000004 Order Your Free Copy Now From Ed Pubs General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	John Wirt
Type of Product:	Issue Brief
Survey/Program Areas:	Annual Reports and Information Staff (Annual Reports)
Keywords:	Achievement (Student) Students • social factors
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Issue Brief, please contact: Xiaolei Wang.