Work-Family Challenges for Low-Income Parents and Their Children

Ann C. Crouter

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Work-Family Challenges for Low-Income Parents and Their Children

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Helping Poor Men Manage Child Support and Fatherhood

by Ann C. Crouter

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Some dads don’t fit the usual story of being absent—they face huge challenges, but they want to be there for their kids. This book shows how a special program helps dads learn new skills and reconnect with their families. It reveals why understanding their struggles can change everything for children and parents alike.

Themes

FamilyWork and FamilyPoverty & HardshipSocial JusticeMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This book explores the complex lives of low-income, noncustodial fathers who struggle with employment and relationships while trying to support their children. It offers a thoughtful look at an intervention program designed to improve their job skills, social connections, and child support contributions. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it presents important social issues around welfare, family dynamics, and economic hardship in an accessible way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Poverty & Hardship Emotional: Family Change Social: Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9781135623340
Pages
304
Publisher
Russell Sage Foundation
Published
2014
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Work and FamilyPoor ChildrenPoor, United StatesGovernment PolicyWorking PoorServices forCongressesUnited States, Economic Conditions

Places

United States