The Effects of Familial and Social Variables on Children's Educational Attainment

Authors

Megan De Serf '02, Illinois Wesleyan University

Abstract

Throughout this project, the impact of variables such as income, family size, single vs. dual headed households, parents’ educational attainments and other background factors affecting the educational attainments of children in these families are examined. Additionally, the effect of children’s drug and alcohol use/ abuse on their education is examined.

Recommended Citation

De Serf '02, Megan (2002) "The Effects of Familial and Social Variables on Children's Educational Attainment," The Park Place Economist: Vol. 10
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/parkplace/vol10/iss1/11